All human posses the natural ability to run on their feet, sprinters take this to another level. The top speed of an incredibly Olympic sprinter can reach up to 40 kmph fast. Sprint events have traditionally been an exciting affair during any sporting meet and as such they are still pretty popular. The best sprinters are treated as a sports icon worldwide and are a subject to much media scrutiny.
Usain Bolt (Jamaica) – 9.58 seconds
The 100m Olympic record was set by Bolt at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.
Tyson Gay (United States) – 9.69 seconds
2008 U.S. Olympic Trials, Gay also ran a wind-aided 9.68.
Asafa Powell (Jamaica) – 9.72 seconds
Asafa Powell ran his fastest world record during heats at the 2007 IAAF Rieti Grand Prix.
Maurice Greene (United States) – 9.79 seconds
Maurice Greene ran this since passed world record time in 1999.
Donovan Bailey (Canada) –9.84 seconds
Bailey returned Canada to glory with his 9.84 record-breaking run at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
Bruny Surin (Canada) – 9.84 seconds
Burny Surin second place finish of 9.84 at the 1999 World Championships was the fastest silver medal.
Leroy Burrell (United States) – 9.85 seconds
Leroy Burrell had twice set the world record in the 100 metres with a 9.90 in 1991 and 9.85 in 1994.
Justin Gatlin (United States) –9.85 seconds
justin Gatlin at the 2004 Olympics with a gold metal winning 9.85 second run.
Olusoji Fasuba (Nigeria) –9.85 seconds
Olusoji Fasuba holds the 100 metre sprinting with a 9.85 at the Doha Grand Prix in 2006.
Carl Lewis (United States) –9.86 seconds
Carl Lewis has won nine Olympic gold medals and eight World Championship gold medals.