An Illustrated History of Sprints and Relays
By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide
The World's Fastest Man
Jim Hines (in lane 3, third from top) at the 1968 Olympics
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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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