100-meter dashes
Brief track events
The 100-meter dash is a sprint race covering 100 meters in a straight line, considered the premier test of pure speed in track and field.
Winners of this event at major competitions like the Olympics are often dubbed "the fastest person in the world." The plural form typically refers to multiple races or heats: She won both her 100-meter dashes in the preliminaries.
- track and fieldCompetitive stadium sports
- racecourseVenue for competitive running
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- athleticsCompetitive physical activities
- speedsRates of motion
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