Description:

Sprints are short running races in athletics. They are roughly classified as events in which top runners will not have to "pace themselves", but can run as fast as possible for the entire distance. These are among the most glamorous events in the Olympic Games. The 100 metres is the best-known sprint distance, and it is one of the most prestigious events in athletics. It takes place on one length of the home straight of a standard outdoor 400 m track.