The 100m hurdles is a challenging and spectator athletics event, with athletes demonstrating the perfect combination of speed, strength and skill as they cross ten hurdles. This article will introduce you to the world record of the 100-meter hurdles and take you to experience the unique charm of this sport.
1. Introduction to the 100-meter hurdles.
The 100-meter hurdles, as the name suggests, means that athletes need to cross 10 hurdles in a distance of 100 meters, and the height of the hurdles is 1067 meters. The sport originated in the United Kingdom and gradually became a worldwide athletics competition in the early 20th century.
2. World Record.
As of 2023, the world record of 12.80 seconds in the 100m hurdles was set by Jamaica's Usain Bolt at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin. This result not only set a new world record, but also demonstrated Bolt's prowess in the sprint and hurdle events.
3. The development of world records.
Since 1977, when an electronic timer became the standard timer for the 100m hurdles, the world record has been broken continually. Since 1977, the world record has been improved from 13.30 seconds to 12.80 seconds. In the process, many famous players such as Colin Jackson of the United States and Moroccan Austin of Morocco have created remarkable results.
Fourth, the performance of Chinese players.
In China, the 100-meter hurdles event also has a high level of competition. China's Liu Xiang won the gold medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics with a time of 12.91 seconds, and tied the world record set by Britain's Colin Jackson. In addition, Liu Xiang also set a world record in this event with a time of 12.88 seconds, becoming a banner in the field of 100-meter hurdles.
V. Conclusion. The 100-meter hurdles not only test the speed and strength of the athletes, but also focus on skill and strategy. The continuous breaking of world records shows the spirit of human beings to challenge their limits. As spectators, we can expect more wonderful performances and feel the perfect blend of speed and passion.