American sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner holds the women's world record of 10.49 seconds.

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With the London Olympics just a few days away, we take a look at the top male contenders in the 100-metre dash.

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Usain Bolt

The reigning Olympic champion and the current men's world record holder (9.58s) from Jamaica is still considered favourite to win the 100 metres u00a0event at London. Bolt has won gold medals in the 100 metres, the 200 metres and the 4×100 metres relay at Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008.

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Yohan Blake

This Jamaican athlete is the current world champion in the 100 metres event with a personal best of 9.75 seconds. Following the disqualification of u00a0compatriot Usain Bolt, Blake won the Gold medal in the 2011 World Championships with a time of 9.92 seconds. In 2012 Blake has beaten Usain Bolt in both 100m and 200 m events.

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Tyson Gay