Women's 100M World Record In Track And Field: Here's What To Know
The women’s 100 meters remains one of the signature events in track and field, a straight-line sprint that has produced world records, Olympic champions and global stars. It is the shortest distance contested on the Olympic track and field program, and it continues to draw attention because of how little separates the best athletes in the world. The first women’s 100m world record was set by Marie Mejzlikova at 13.
6 on Aug. 5, 1922, before Mary Lines lowered the mark just weeks later.
The women’s 100 meters remains one of the signature events in track and field , a straight-line sprint that has produced world records, Olympic champions and global stars. It is the shortest distance contested on the Olympic track and field program, and it continues to draw attention because of how little separates the best athletes in the world. The event’s history is filled with landmark performances.
The first women’s 100m world record was set by Marie Mejzlikova at 13. 6 on Aug. 5, 1922, before Mary Lines lowered the mark just weeks later.
Over time, the event developed into one of the sport’s marquee races and a centerpiece of major championships. What's Streaming On FloTrack? Take A Look At The Event Schedule For More Track And Field News, Checkout The FloTrack YouTube Page Looking For Running Gear?