ATHLETICS STATS

World records, legends and historical evolution of athletics

50+
Disciplines
100+
Records
60+
Legends
120
Years of history

Interactive Modules

Head to Head

Race against the world record by mashing the spacebar.

Global Dominance

See which nations dominate the historical medal standings.

On This Day in History

"August 16, 2009: Usain Bolt shatters the world record in Berlin with 9.58s."

LEGENDS OF ATHLETICS

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EVOLUTION OF RECORDS

Progression of the men's 100m world record throughout history:

FACE TO FACE

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USAIN BOLT
Speed ​​(100m, 200m)
Olympic Gold 8
World Gold 11
Current Records 3
Best Brand 9.58s (100m)
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CARL LEWIS
Speed ​​and Length
Olympic Gold 9
World Gold 8
Current Records 0
Best Brand 9.86s (100m)

RCORDS MAP (CLICK)

N. America S. America Europe Africa Asia Oceana
Click on a continent to see its featured records.

A Day Like Today

A in the history of athletics:

"Usain Bolt sets the astonishing record of 9.58s in the 100m dash during the 2009 World Cup in Berlin."

Records Trivia

Who holds the world record for high jump (2.45m)?

LOGIDIAS Interactive Module

Atletismo Stats: Sports Biomechanics & Kinematics

Educational & Scientific Guide

🔬 Scientific & Physical Foundations

Kinematic analysis of sprinting, anaerobic alactic acceleration curves, and musculoskeletal mechanics.

🕹️ User & Experimentation Guide

Compare peak velocity splits, block start reaction times, and stride cadence dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is peak human sprint speed?

Over 44.7 km/h recorded by Usain Bolt during 100m sprint splits.

What is a false start?

Any reaction time under 0.100 seconds following the starting gun.

How is running velocity computed?

Multiplying mean stride length by step frequency per second.

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Dynamics & Motion in Sports

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100m Sprint Biomechanics Lab (Stride Length, Cadence & Race Time Estimator)

📄 Open Solved Worksheet & Guide ➔
🎓 Middle & High School Physics & PE🎓 Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics Mathematical Principle & Governing Equations: v = Lstride × fstride  |  v(t) = vmax·(1 − e−t/τ)
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🎯 3 Self-Grading Practical Challenges (Instant Verification)

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#1.Under World Athletics rules, a reaction time faster than what threshold on the starting blocks is ruled a false start?
#2.If a sprinter reaches a stride length of 2.50 m and a stride frequency of 4.60 Hz at top speed, what is their instantaneous velocity?
#3.What is the maximum legal tailwind speed (+m/s) allowed for official record ratification in the 100m sprint?