An Illustrated History of Sprints and Relays

By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide

The Olympic 100-meter dash champion traditionally gains the title of the "World's Fastest Man" (or woman). American Jim Hines was the first 100-meter sprinter to break the 10-second barrier in an Olympic final when he won the 1968 gold medal in 9.95 seconds.

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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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