An Illustrated History of Sprints and Relays

By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide

The history of sprint races likely stretches back to the beginning of human athletic competition. Sprint races were a part of the ancient Greek Olympics and were also a part of the first modern Games in 1896. Early Olympic standouts included American Archie Hahn, who won the 100- and 200-meter races in the 1904 Games.

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• The early days of sprints and relays
• Chariots of Fire
• Four golds for Owens
• Women sprinters join Olympics
• The World's Fastest Man
• Relay success
• Unique double
• Dominant teams
• Where sprints and relays are now

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