Challenge yourself on the historic Olympic performance of Donovan Bailey, who captured 100m gold and set a world record at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
On July 27, 1996, at the Atlanta Olympic Games, Donovan Bailey, a Jamaican-Canadian sprinter, etched his name into athletic history by winning the men's 100-meter dash with a world record time of 9.84 seconds. This remarkable achievement not only secured him the Olympic gold medal but also officially bestowed upon him the title of the "world's fastest man." During his record-breaking sprint, Bailey reached a top speed of 12.10 meters per second, a velocity unmatched by any human recorded at that time.
His triumph was particularly significant for Canada, as Bailey, who immigrated to Oakville, Ontario, at age twelve, became the first Canadian to legally break the ten-second barrier in the 100m event. Just six days later, Bailey further cemented his legacy by anchoring the Canadian 4x100-meter relay team to another Olympic gold medal, achieving a national record of 37.69 seconds. This dual victory underscored a pivotal moment in Canadian sports, restoring national pride in track and field.
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