As of the latest updates, here are some of the notable world records in athletics across various disciplines:
The current world record in the men's 100 meters is held by Usain Bolt of Jamaica, with a time of 9.58 seconds. This record was set on August 16, 2009, at the World Championships in Berlin, Germany. Bolt's incredible speed and dominance in sprinting have made this record one of the most iconic in track and field history.
Florence GriffithJoyner, also known as FloJo, holds the world record in the women's 100 meters with a time of 10.49 seconds. She set this record on July 16, 1988, during the U.S. Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, Indiana. GriffithJoyner's performance showcased her unparalleled speed and remains a benchmark for female sprinters.
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya holds the world record in the men's marathon with a time of 2:01:39. He achieved this feat on September 16, 2018, at the Berlin Marathon. Kipchoge's recordbreaking run demonstrated not only his exceptional endurance but also the potential for human achievement in longdistance running.
Brigid Kosgei, also from Kenya, set the women's marathon world record with a time of 2:14:04. She accomplished this remarkable feat on October 13, 2019, at the Chicago Marathon. Kosgei's performance showcased her extraordinary talent and solidified her as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time.
The world record in the men's high jump is held by Javier Sotomayor of Cuba, who cleared a height of 2.45 meters (8 feet 0.46 inches) on July 27, 1993, in Salamanca, Spain. Sotomayor's exceptional athleticism and technique in the high jump have made his record one of the most enduring in field events.
Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria set the world record in the women's high jump with a clearance of 2.09 meters (6 feet 10.28 inches) on August 30, 1987, in Rome, Italy. Kostadinova's recordbreaking jump highlighted her exceptional skill and remains one of the most impressive achievements in women's athletics.
These are just a few examples of the incredible world records that athletes have achieved in the realm of track and field. Records continue to be broken as athletes push the boundaries of human performance, inspiring generations to come.