Based on data from athletes across several race lengths.
Rank | Male athlete | Distance | Year |
---|---|---|---|
11 | Lee Evans (USA) | 400m | 1968-63158400000 |
22 | Ron Clarke (AUS) | 10,000m | 1965-157766400000 |
33 | Usain Bolt (JAM) | 200m | 20091230768000000 |
44 | Paavo Nurmi (FIN) | 10,000m | 1924-1451692800000 |
55 | Harry “Butch” Reynolds (USA) | 400m | 1988567993600000 |
66 | Rudolf Harbig (GER) | 800m | 1939-978307200000 |
77 | Tommie Smith (USA) | 200m | 1968-63158400000 |
88 | Usain Bolt (JAM) | 100m | 20091230768000000 |
99 | Sebastian Coe (GBR) | 800m | 1981347155200000 |
1010 | Michael Johnson (USA) | 200m | 1996820454400000 |