100 Meter Running World Record Holders

Since the 10 second barrier was broken, which athletes have held the world record for the 100 meter sprint?
Excludes times later not recognised because of drug-taking
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Last updated: February 16, 2017
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First submittedJune 12, 2015
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year
time
country
athlete
1968
9.95
USA
Jim Hines
1983
9.93
USA
Calvin Smith
1988
9.93
USA
Carl Lewis
1988
9.92
USA
Carl Lewis
1991
9.90
USA
Leroy Burrell
1991
9.86
USA
Carl Lewis
1994
9.85
USA
Leroy Burrell
year
time
country
athlete
1996
9.84
CAN
Donovan Bailey
1999
9.79
USA
Maurice Greene
2006
9.77
JAM
Asafa Powell
2007
9.74
JAM
Asafa Powell
2008
9.72
JAM
Usain Bolt
2008
9.69
JAM
Usain Bolt
2009
9.58
JAM
Usain Bolt
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Level 90
Jun 14, 2015
I think it should be Smith.
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Level 76
Jun 14, 2015
Fixed, thanks.
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Level 57
Feb 16, 2017
Tim Montgomery 9:78
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Level 76
Feb 16, 2017
Please note the instructions - Tim Montgomery's time was voided because of his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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Level 19
Feb 8, 2018
Soon to come: Andre De Grasse with a sub 9.58.

Eh Oh Canada Go!

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Level 20
Apr 20, 2023
were Noah lyles?