What barrier did Donovan Bailey break in the 100 metres?
10-second barrier
9-second barrier
11-second barrier
12-second barrier
Answer
10-second barrier: This refers to the significant milestone in track and field where a sprinter completes the 100-meter dash in under 10 seconds. Before Donovan Bailey's historic run in 1996, no one had officially achieved this feat. His groundbreaking performance not only shattered the existing world record but also marked the first time a sprinter had broken the 10-second barrier.
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