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What year did usain bolt break carl Lewis world record?
2008 (4x100 meter relay)
Which athlete broke the most records in Beijing?
That was swimmer Michael Phelps of the United States who set a world record, or was part of a relay team that set a world record, in 7 of the 8 events he won. Those events that Phelps won gold and set world records in were the 400 meter individual medlay, 4x100 freestyle relay, 200 meter freestyle, 200 meter butterfly, 4x200 meter freestyle relay, 200 meter individual medlay, and the 4x100 meter medlay relay. The only event that he did not set a world record in was the 100 meter butterfly and he did set an Olympic record in winning gold in that event.
Was Florence Joyner ever competitive?
Yes. She won three gold medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics (100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay) and still holds the world record for the 100 meter dash and 200 meter dash.
Who are famous Canadian runners?
As far as the Olympics go Victor Davis has won 4 medals, the most of any Canadian swimmer. He won gold in the 100 meter breaststroke, setting a world record, and silver in the 200 meter breaststroke and 4x100 meter medley relay at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and silver in 4x100 meter medley relay at the 1988 Games in Seoul. George Hodgson won gold in 400 meter freestyle and 1500 meter freestyle at the 1912 Games in Stockholm, setting a world record in the 1500 meters. Mark Tewksbury won gold in the 100 meter backstroke at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Anne Ottenbrite won gold in 200 meter breaststroke, silver in 100 meter breaststroke, and bronze in 4x100 meter medley relay at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles.
What is the Olympic record for the 4x100 meter relay?
37.10 seconds by Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Usain Bolt, and Asafa Powell of Jamaica at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The time is also the current world record.
What is the world record for the mens 4x100 relay swimming?
The world record in the 4x100 meter relay was set by Jamaica (Usain Bolt, Michael Frater, Nesta Carter, Asafa Powell) at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in a time of 37.10 seconds. The women's world record is held by East Germany at a time of 41.37 seconds set in 1985.
What records did phelps set in Beijing Olympics?
He set a world record in the following: 400 IM, 200 IM, 4x200 Free Relay, 4x100 Free Relay, 4x100 Medley Relay, 200 Freestyle, 200 Butterfly. Phelps also broke a Olympic Record in the 100 Butterfly.
How did Debbie Ferguson become Famous?
Debbie Ferguson is a Bahamian track and field star who has won gold medals at the Olympics and World Championships. She won gold in the women's 4x100 meter relay at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney and won gold in the women's 4x100 meter relay at the 1999 World Championships in Seville and gold in the women's 200 meter dash at the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton.
Name a bahamian track and field athlete and their events?
In the Olympics, Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie and Pauline Davis-Thompson have won the most track and field medals for the Bahamas with 3 each. Pauline Davis-Thompson won gold in women's 200 meter dash and 4x100 meter relay at the 2000 Games in Sydney and silver in 4x100 meter relay at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie won gold in women's 4x100 meter relay at the 2000 Games in Sydney, silver in 4x100 meter relay at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, and bronze in 200 meter dash at the 2004 Games in Athens. Donald Thomas won gold in the High Jump at the 2007 World Track and Field Championships.
Who won the men's 100 meter backstroke in 1976?
John Naber of the United States in a time of 55.49 seconds, at the time a world record. Naber won 5 medals (4 gold, 1 silver) at the 1976 Games in Montreal. He also won gold in 200 meter backstroke, 4x200 meter freestyle relay, and 4x100 meter medley relay. He won silver in 200 meter freestyle.
Who has set records in 100 m sprint and where?
Usain Bolt, 9.58 seconds, August 16, 2009, Berlin, Germany.
Which country holds the world record for 4x100 m relay?
As of now, the United States holds the world record for the men's 4x100m relay with a time of 36.84 seconds. The Jamaican women's team holds the world record for the women's 4x100m relay with a time of 40.82 seconds.
