The 100 metres seem like a really fun distance to run.
It sure does! It's the shortest common outdoor running distance, which makes it awesome in my book!
Yes, you don't have time to get tired!  Do you know when were the 100 meters first in the Olympics?
The 100 meter has been in the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and 1928 for women! Isn't that crazy?
Did you run that distance in school?
the reigning world champions; Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson are the men's and women's Olympic champions.
On an outdoor 400 metres running track, the 100 m is run on the home straight, with the start usually being set on an extension to make it a straight-line race. Runners begin in the starting blocks and the race begins when an official fires the starter's pistol. Sprinters typically reach top speed after somewhere between 50 and 60 m. Their speed then slows towards the finish line.
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women.
The reigning 100 m Olympic champion is often named "the fastest man in the world". The World Championships 100 metres has been contested since 1983. Justin Gatlin and Tori Bowie are