Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metres Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metres These are the official results of the men's 100 metres event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There were a total number of 81 participating athletes, with ten qualifying heats (three qualified plus two fastest losers). The gold medal was won by Great Britain's Linford Christie, who had originally won the bronze medal in the Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metres in 1988 but was elevated to silver following the disqualification of gold medalist Ben Johnson for using performance-enhancing drugs. Silver went to Namibia's
Athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metres Athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metres The Women's 200 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics took place on July 25 (heats) and July 26 (final) at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Australian athlete Marjorie Jackson, who had already won the final in the 100 metres event, earned a second gold medal while setting two world records along the way. Stanisława Walasiewicz (Stella Walsh)'s world record had stood through the war for almost 17 years. The 41 year old Walsh had won the US Championship the year before but did not compete in the Olympics. The defending champion