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Men's 100 metres world record progression
List of world records for men's 100m sprint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The first record in the 100 metres for men (athletics) was recognised by the International Amateur Athletics Federation, now known as World Athletics, in 1912.
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As of 21 June 2011[update], the IAAF had ratified 67 records in the event, not including rescinded records.[1]