The Olympic 100 metres competitions are carried out under standard international rules, as set by the International Association of … See more

All athletes who participate in the Olympic 100 m competition are subject to the World Anti-Doping Code –the IAAF and International Olympic Committee (IOC) are both signatories. … See more

The Olympic 100 m is the most prestigious competition for the distance and it attracts elite level, international competitors. The winner of the race … See more

Starting with 15 men from eight nations at the inaugural 1896 Olympic 100 m, participation in the event reached its peak at the 2000 Sydney Games, where 179 male and female … See more

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The 100 m requires a high level of athleticism and as a result most of the participants in the … See more

The best time for the 100 m set during Olympic competition is known as the Olympic record. To count as an official record, the race … See more

The 1906 Intercalated Games were held in Athens and at the time were officially recognised as part of the Olympic Games series, with the intention being to hold a games in Greece in … See more