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Donovan Bailey OC OOnt (born December 16, 1967) is a retired Jamaican-Canadian sprinter. He once held the world record for the 100 metres. He recorded a time of 9.84 seconds to become Olympic champion in 1996. He was the first Canadian to legally break the 10-second barrier in the 100 m.
Donovan Bailey (born December 16, 1967, Manchester, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter who specialized in the 100-metre dash, winning a gold medal in the event at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Donovan Bailey, widely regarded as one of the greatest professional athletes of all time, forged an enduring legacy of dominance, record-breaking performances, and championship victories. With his unwavering precision and relentless drive, he has cemented his status as a global sporting legend.
Apr 13, 2017 · Throwing it back to when Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey became the fastest man in the world, setting a world record in the men's 100-metre race at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, on July 27...
On July 27, 1996 at the Atlanta Olympics, Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey set a world record in the 100-metre dash. Relive the entire race, from every false...
Oct 27, 2023 · Learn from the 1996 100m gold medallist and world record holder how he disrupted the sport, chose commitment over regret, and wrote his own story in his new book. Read his exclusive interview with Olympics.com ahead of the launch of his memoir.
Sep 18, 2011 · Donovan Bailey became one of Canada’s most iconic sports figures when he set the 100m world record at Atlanta 1996, running a time of 9.84 seconds to become the world’s fastest man. A week later, Bailey anchored the 4x100m relay team to another gold medal.
