Running the 100m sprint is the ultimate test of speed. People want to know what level they are at in terms of how their speed compares to others. Are they average, good, excellent or amazing?
You can use this table below as a benchmark.
| Men’s Time | Benchmark | Women’s time | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 seconds | Elite | Under 11 seconds | Elite |
| Under 10.5 seconds | World Class | Under 11.5 seconds | World class |
| Under 11 seconds | Great | Under 12 seconds | Great |
| Under 12 seconds | Good | Under 13 seconds | Good |
| Under 13 seconds | Alright | Under 14 seconds | Alright |
Based on the information in the table, you can work out what level you are at and what you need to do to increase your 100 meter dash time. You can also work out your average 100m sprint time by age by analysing your average sprinting speed.
What is a good 100m time for men?
Running under 11 seconds is considered very good.
What is a good 100m time for women?
Running under 12 seconds in the 100m is considered very good for women.
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