100 Metres Collection

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens 100m Final
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens 100m Final Canadas Ben Johnson (#6) raises his hand as he easily wins the race from the chasing pack

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens 100m Final
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens 100m Final Canadas Ben Johnson (#6) breaks away from the chasing pack, including the USAs Carl Lewis (#3) and Great Britains Linford Christie (#4)

Jobst Hirscht strains to keep up with Valeriy Borzov in the 100m at the 1972 Munich Olympics
Athletics - 1972 Munich Olympics - Mens 100m Semi-Finals Heat One The USSRs Valeriy Borzov leads the race, with West Germanys Jobst Hirscht straining just behind in the Olympiastadion, Munich

Allan Wells - 1980 Moscow Olympics - Mens 100m
Athletics - 1980 Moscow Olympics - Mens 100m Semi-Finals Heat Two Great Britains Allan Wells on the way to winning the race in the Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, USSR

The mens 100m final at the 1972 Munich Olympics
Athletics - 1972 Munich Olympics - Mens 100m Final The race in progress in the Olympiastadion, Munich, West Germany. From right to left: Polands Zenon Nowosz, the USSRs Valeriy Borzov

1976 Montreal Olympics - Womens 100m
Athletics - 1976 Montreal Olympics - Womens 100m Final The race underway in the Olympic Stadium, Quebec, Canada. Pictured is East Germanys Renate Stecher (#162), West Germanys Inge Helten (#174)

Melanie Moore (right), surges to the front in her heat of the junior girls sprint to give Godiva another winner. Leamington. 4th August 1979

The Nuns Olympics. The 100 metre dash by two nuns in the form of left Kevin Moran and right David Cannon. They didn t have quite the organisation, perhaps, of the Munich Olympics

Mens 100m Sprint Final, Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday 1st August 1948. LEFT TO RIGHT. Harrison Dillard - 1st. Emmanuel McDonald Bailey -6th Alastair McCorquodale - 4th. Lloyd La Beach - 3rd

1948 Olympic Games Harrison Harrison Dillard of the USA (left) wins the gold medal in the Mens 100 metre sprint final at the 1948 London Olympic Games at the Empire Stadium

Sprinters. Three athletes seen during a 100 metre sprint race. From left to right they are: Ryan Harlan (USA), Alexei Drozhdov (Russia) and Thomas van der Plaetsen (Belgium)

Sprinters leaving their blocks
Sprinters. Eight athletes captured leaving the blocks at the start of a 100 metre sprint race. Third from right is Usain Bolt (Jamaica)

Sprinters at start of paralympics 100m C015 / 6809
Paralympic sport. View of the legs of sprinters before the start of the 100 metres race at the London Paralympics in 2012. Amputee athletes use special curved prosthetic blades to assist running

Paralympic sprinter on the blocks C015 / 6810
Paralympic sprinter on the blocks

Usain Bolt winning 100m gold, London C015 / 5904
Athletics. Usain Bolt (Jamaica) winning the 100 metres mens sprint gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London

World Athletics Championships, Korea C013 / 7860
World Athletics Championships. Russian athlete Tatyana Dektyareva running in the qualifying 100-meter hurdles race at the 2011 World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea

Effelsberg radio telescope
With a diameter of 100 meters, the Radio Telescope Effelsberg is one of the largest fully steerable radio telescopes on earth

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In the world of athletics, the 100 metres race has always been a thrilling spectacle. From historic moments at the Olympics to unexpected surprises, this event never fails to captivate audiences. One such unforgettable moment took place during the 1988 Seoul Olympics Men's 100m Final. The tension was palpable as sprinters lined up, ready to make history. With lightning-fast speed and determination in their eyes, they exploded off the blocks towards victory. Rewinding back to another iconic Olympic Games, we witnessed Allan Wells' triumph at the 1980 Moscow Olympics Men's 100m race. His sheer athleticism and unwavering focus propelled him across that finish line, etching his name into sporting history forever. The intensity of competition was not limited to modern times alone; it stretched back decades ago. At the 1972 Munich Olympics Men's 100m Final, Jobst Hirscht strained every muscle in an attempt to keep up with Valeriy Borzov's blistering pace. It was a display of pure grit and determination on one of sport's grandest stages. Shifting our attention momentarily from men's races to women's achievements, we recall an electrifying moment at the 1976 Montreal Olympics Women's 100m final. Athletes pushed themselves beyond limits as they raced towards glory with each stride representing years of dedication and sacrifice. Returning once again to Allan Wells' remarkable career, his performance at the Moscow Olympics showcased his unrivaled talent in men’s sprinting events. He left spectators awestruck by his explosive speed and impeccable technique – truly deserving of his gold medal win. But not all races are confined within Olympic stadiums or international competitions; some take place even in unconventional settings like "The Nuns Olympics. " In this unique event captured on camera, two nuns dashed side by side down a track - proving that passion for sports knows no boundaries or religious affiliations.