Track and field records for American men as recognized by USA Track & Field.
1. 100 Meters
Tyson Gay, 9.69. September 20, 2009. Gay set the U.S. mark at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix. As of 2012, only Usain Bolt has run the 100 meters faster.
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2. 200 Meters
Michael Johnson, 19.32 August 1, 1996. Johnson set the world record at the Atlanta Olympics. The mark stood until Usain Bolt beat it in Beijing in 2008.3. 400 Meters
Michael Johnson, 43.18. August 26, 1999. Johnson set the world record in the final of the 1999 World Championships.4. 800 Meters
Johnny Gray, 1:42.60. August 28, 1985.5. 1000 Meters
Rick Wohlhuter, 2:13.9. July 20, 1974.6. 1500 Meters
Bernard Lagat, 3:29.30. August 28, 2005.7. 1 Mile
Alan Webb, 3:46.91. July 21, 2007.8. 2000 Meters
Jim Spivey, 4:52.44. September 15, 1987.9. 3000 Meters
Bernard Lagat, 7:29.00. August 29, 2010.10. 5000 Meters
Bernard Lagat, 12:53.60. July 22, 2011.
