What is the fastest 100m ran by a caucasion person?

[Sharmer]

fogelson as you feel misrepresented notice that I have addressed my posts to others. No need to defend your viewpoint to a simple minded person as my self

@rainy.here

Except for this one kid I know, who at 18 years old, tried track for the first time, and despite running 11.1X his first ever 100m, had horrendous form. It was painful to watch. His form improved a bit, and a month later he ran 49.65 in the last meet of his highschool season.

@Charlie_Francis

If it is purely genetic then Africa would have more sprinters doing well- not just those who leave and learn it elsewhere. Likewise, it is clear that there is a reverse bias against whites in the sprints in America generally. I remember Al Vermiel producing a 4.3 receiver and after the games films were reviewed, and it was clear he was white, his times were rejected as false. The fact that Al had a history of being the S and C coach for the SF49ers when they won the Super Bowl for the first time apparently wasn’t enough to override scepticism.

The argument that West Africans have better genetic disposition for sprint running is incorrect for multiple reasons.

1. If sprint running was purely based on genetics than most sprint champions would be coming directly from West Africans. As indicated by CF.

2-The statement “West African origin athletes have better genetics for sprint running” is large generalisation. There are numerous slow West African origin sprinters. The fast ones do not reflect genetic norm. They’re numerous faster Caucasian sprinters over West African origin athletes.

3 –The West African region is one of the most varied genetic places on the planet. Therefore distinct racial groups exist within this group with different genetic makeup. The genetics for running fast is not uniform in this region. Large variations exist within this group.

4- Genetics is not the most substantial factor at the elite level. The WR has progressed in recent times. Coaching methodology has improved and athletes are running faster based on better coaching methods. Usain Bolt wasn’t running 19.3 two seasons ago. He has substantially improved due to technical improvements in his running. If we compare Bolt and Asafa- I think Asafa has greater excitability of the nervous system and higher composition of type 11 b muscle fibers than Bolt. The substantial factor here is that Coach Francis adopts some bizarre training practices and Asafa is often injured. Bolt on the other hand has had fewer issues with injury and has more progression in training. Asafa gets hurt then chases his tail.

5- Sprinting is a skill- It’s a very technical skill and to learn to go anywhere the WR coaching is the substantial contributing factor at the elite level. The fastest 100m runner is not determined by who has the highest number of type 11 fibres or mechanical advantage in limb length.

Since the inception of this website 9.7 is a much more common occurence. I think many top coaches are adopting CF system and the results are apparent. Even at the local club level I know coaches who have implemented CF system and taken 11.2 runners to 10.6.