100 meter

The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is

a sprint race in track and field
competitions.
The shortest common outdoor running
distance, it is one of the most popular
and prestigious events in the sport of
athletic

Record
Men world : Usain Bolt 9.58 (2009)
Men Olympic : Usain Bolt 9.63 (2012)
Malaysia record : Watson Nyambek 10.30
Female world :Florence Griffith 10.49 (1988)
Female Olympic :Florence Griffith 10.62(1988)

Rule
Start
For many years a sprinter was disqualified if
responsible for two false starts individually.
However, this rule allowed some major races to
be restarted so many times that the sprinters
started to lose focus.
The next iteration of the rule, introduced in
February 2003, meant that one false start was
allowed among the field, but anyone responsible
for a subsequent false start was disqualified.

Mid Race
Runners typically reach their top speed just past
the halfway point of the race and they
progressively decelerate in the later stages of the
race.
Maintaining that top speed for as long as possible
is a primary focus of training for the 100 m.[8]
Pacing and running tactics do not play a
significant role in the 100 m, as success in the
event depends more on pure athletic qualities
and technique.

Finish
The winner, by IAAF Competition Rules, is
determined by the first athlete with his or her
torso (not including limbs, head, or neck) over
the nearer edge of the finish line.
When the placing of the athletes is not
obvious, a photo finish is used to distinguish
which runner was first to cross the line.

Usain Bolt

Florence Griffith