Who hold the World Record in the 100- meter dash?

Florence Griffith-Joyner, of the United States, holds the women's world record in the 100 meter dash. On July 16, 1988 Griffith ran the 100 meter in 10.49 seconds. Usain Bolt, of Jamaica, holds the men's world record in the 100 meter dash. On August 16, 2008 Bolt ran the 100 meter in 9.69 seconds.