Michael Johnson held the 200m world record for more than 12 years until Usain Bolt beat it by .02 seconds at the 2008 Olympics. Bolt then lowered it another .11 seconds to 19.19 seconds at the 2009 ...

Usain Bolt’s 100m world record of 9.58 seconds, which was set in 2009 at the World Championships in Berlin, still stands as the fastest sprint in history. Despite advancements in track surfaces, ...

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt said his iconic 100-metre world record will stand firm for years to come, saying it's an "incredible time" that won't be broken "anytime soon." Sprint ...

Usain Bolt’s iconic 100m world record of 9.58 seconds has stood as one of athletics’ most untouchable milestones for nearly 17 years. Set at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin, the mark ...

Erriyon Knighton, who last year at age 17 broke Usain Bolt junior sprint records, shattered his own U20 record in the 200m and became the fourth-fastest man in history on Saturday. Knighton clocked 19 ...

Noah Lyles has the speed to back up his confidence. The American sprinter had all but guaranteed victory in the lead up to the world championships, saying he was aiming to win in record-breaking ...