Best performances in non-IAAF World Record events List of world records in athletics

1 best performances in non-iaaf world record events

1.1 outdoor events

1.1.1 men
1.1.2 women


1.2 indoor events

1.2.1 men
1.2.2 women

best performances in non-iaaf world record events

events not qualify iaaf-ratified world records typically referred world bests. while common in first half of 20th century, large number of races on distances imperial measurements became rare occurrences , iaaf removed imperial measured events world record lists in 1976 – sole exception being mile run (which remains common due historical prominence in track , field).

some road racing distances , indoor variations of outdoor events fall outside of iaaf s lists. records set in uncommon events not adhere strict criteria found in iaaf-ratifiable events. 1 example 150 metres record, set usain bolt on specially-made straight track, while previous performances (such bailey–johnson 150-metre race) completed on traditional circuit included partial bend in track.

the 40-yard dash – standard acceleration evaluation american football players – not fall within usual criteria of athletics racing events. in 40-yard dashes, reaction times not recorded timing starts once player in motion, , standards timing football 40 lax , inconsistent real world record cannot claimed. performances hand-timed , calculated 1/100th of second, although studies show human beings cannot react consistently or accurately enough valid method; using light beams timed motion of athlete, still removing normal factor of reaction time. football 40-yard dashes run on turf surface, opposed weather track. these factors make track , football 40 performances incomparable. world best time football 40 4.17 deion sanders. extrapolated best olympic level athlete, including reacting starting gun, maurice greene @ 2001 world championships in athletics time of 4.24. under conventional football timing on turf field in 2017, christian coleman reportedly ran 4.12.

outdoor events
men

women

indoor events
men

women

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