Usain Bolt's Age When He Set the World Record
Usain Bolt was 21 years old when he set the men's 100m world record at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. He was born on August 21, 1986, and ran the race on August 16, 2009, finishing in 9.58 seconds.
Details of the 100m World Record
The record was set during the final of the 100 meters at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Bolt reached a top speed of approximately 44.72 km/h in the latter part of the race. This performance remains the fastest legally timed 100m in history.
Comparison With Other Major Sprint Achievements
Bolt first gained global attention when he won the 200m at the 2008 Beijing Olympics at age 21. He later lowered his own 100m record from 9.69 to 9.58 seconds in Berlin. His records are widely cited in track and field analysis.
