Who is the fastest runner in the world? Here we have a list of the ten fastest runners in the world in 2022.
Walking and running are involved in almost every outdoor sport. But sports like sprints need more efficiency in running to become winners. In the Olympics, running is one of the most important and watched sports. Here in the list below we have ten of the fastest runners ever seen in 100m sprints. Let's dive into the list.
Top 10 fastest runners in the world in 2022
10.Richard Thompson
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ′ 2 " |
| Weight | 79 kilograms |
| Age in 2022 | 36 |
| 100m record | 9,82 seconds |
Richard Thompson is a sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago who is popular due to his incredible 100m sprints. He has a 100m sprint record of just 9,82 seconds, making him 10th on the list of fastest runners in the world. Richard Thompson made this wonderful record in 2014.
9. Steve Mullings
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ′ 9 " |
| Weight | 67 kilograms |
| Age in 2022 | 39 |
| 100m record | 9,8 seconds |
Steve Mullings is another great sprinter on our list of fastest runners in the world. He is a Jamaican sprinter specializing in the 100m and 200m sprints. Mullings completed his best 100m sprint in 9,8 seconds, making him one of the top 10 fastest runners.
Steve Mullings was banned for life in 2011 for doping. This is how a great sprinter ruined his whole career.
8. Maurice Greene
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ′ 9 " |
| Nationality | American |
| Age in 2022 | 47 |
| 100m record | 9,79 seconds |
Maurice Greene is one of America's greatest former sprinters. He holds a record for the 100m run in just 9,79 seconds, making him one of the fastest runners in the world.
Five-time world champion Maurice Greene has won four Olympic medals during his incredible professional career.
7. Nesta Carter
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ′ 8 ″ |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Age in 2022 | 36 |
| 100m record | 9,78 seconds |
Another great former Jamaican runner, Nesta Carter, is the second fastest runner on our list. He holds a magnificent 100m sprint record of just 9,78, making him the seventh fastest sprinter on the list. Nesta Carter is now retired after a successful professional career.
6. Christian Coleman
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ′ 29 ″ |
| Nationality | American |
| Age in 2022 | 25 |
| 100m record | 9,76 seconds |
Another great American professional sprinter, Christian Coleman, competes in the 100m and 200m. Since February 2022, he has been world champion in the 100m. He also holds a record for the 100m run in 9,76 seconds. At the 2017 World Athletics Championships, Christian Coleman was a double medalist.
5. Justin Gatlin
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ′ 1 " |
| Nationality | American |
| Age in 2022 | 39 |
| 100m record | 9,74 seconds |
Justin Gatlin is also an American professional runner who competes in the 60m, 100m and 200m. His 100m record of just 9,74 seconds makes him one of the top ten fastest runners in the world today. Justin Gatlin is the 2004 Olympic champion and the 2015, 2017 world champion in the 100m.
4. Asafa Powell
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ′ 3 ″ |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Age in 2022 | 39 |
| 100m record | 9,72 seconds |
Asafa Powell is another great Jamaican sprinter on the list of fastest runners in the world right now. He holds a record of 9,72 seconds in the 100m sprint. He set records of under 10 seconds in the 100m on several occasions before his best time of 9,72s. Asafa Powell is the fourth fastest runner of all time on the list.
3.Tyson Gay
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ′ 11 ″ |
| Nationality | American |
| Age in 2022 | 39 |
| 100m record | 9,69 seconds |
Tyson Gay is an American professional sprinter who holds a record of 9,69 seconds over 100m. He is one of the fastest athletes in the world. Tyson Gay is the 2nd fastest runner on our list of fastest runners in the world. He has a tied record with Yohan Blake who is ranked 2nd on the list.
2. Yohan Blake
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ′ 11 ″ |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Age in 2022 | 32 |
| 100m record | 9,69 seconds |
Another Jamaican professional sprinter Yohan Blake on the list of fastest runners in the world. He is the 2nd fastest runner on the list right after Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world. Yohan Blake holds a 100m record in just 9,69 seconds. He is the 2nd fastest runner in the 100 and 200 m sprints.
1. Usain Bolt
| Fast facts | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ′ 5 " |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Age in 2022 | 35 |
| 100m record | 9,58 seconds |
Here is the fastest person in the world who stays under 10 seconds in 100m sprints. Usain Bolt is also a former Jamaican professional 100m sprinter. He is one of the greatest 100m sprinters of all time. His fans sometimes call him the "Bullet" instead of Bolt. He holds the record of 9,58 seconds for a 100m sprint race which made him the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt's wonderful career is full of records and successes. He won several iconic titles during his career. After retirement, he leads a luxurious life with his family.
In this section:
The 10 fastest runners in the world in 2022 are:
1. Usain Bolt
2. Yohan Blake
3.Tyson Gay
4. Asafa Powell
5. Justin Gatlin
6. Christian Coleman
7. Nesta Carter
8. Maurice Greene
9. Steve Mullings
10.Richard Thompson
