Who Are The Top-15 GREATEST 100m Sprinters in U.S. Women's History?

Who are the Greatest Women in the 100m Dash in American History?
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⏰Video Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:38 Number 15
01:09 Number 14
01:34 Number 13
02:19 Number 12
03:00 Number 11
03:28 Honorable Mentions
05:18 Number 10
06:00 Number 9
06:43 Number 8
07:30 Number 7
08:25 Number 6
09:07 Number 5
10:08 Number 4
11:00 Number 3
11:41 Number 2
12:47 Number 1

Ranking The Top-15 GREATEST 100m Sprinters in U.S. Women's History

[ThaSpeedsterZ]

I solidly agree with Ashford being at top of this list. Also love how you give a solid history lesson to the youtube comments section. lol.. Much respect bro

[jollymolly]

Totally agree with Evelyn Ashaford and #1 and thanks for keeping it real with FloJo. People have built up this mythology around her in the 100m that simply didn't exist. She literally had only 1 great year.

[antonioparks]

I'm really enjoying your lists, it's obvious you're not a casual fan you really know this sport.

[CoreyPeavy-mt]

Before 83’ the World Cup was the championships before and after the Olympic year, Evelyn Ashford was the gold medalist in 79’ & 81’ then in 83’ it became the world championships. In 79&81 Evelyn defeated the WR holders in both the 100 &200meters to win gold.

[distanceman]

I absolutely love the top 3 picks! Ashford is my favorite but Deevers and Tyus are often forgotten! Great work as usual
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[nro]

Gotta disagree with Sha'carri that low. Agreed there is recency bias, but #5 100m all time in 2023 for how early she is in her career should be factored in. I think this list gives more leniency to sprinters who have been stripped of some accolades, which will always be controversial but I think needs to be weighed more heavily in an all-time list like this.
Incredible video regardless! Super entertaining and lots to chat about this. Great to see focus on women's sprinting

[Jaedub]

You know what I ain’t mad at this list at all.. in my heart I feel like Gail is the Queen because she did all that in the 100m while simultaneously battling Graves’ disease but you have very strong points that can’t be ignored

[masonwilliams]

I loved Tori Bowie, who was not only a powerhouse but one of the few athletes to dethrone Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce in the 100 and an unforgettable 200m at the Prefontaine Classic.

[SPeeD]

Evelyn and sprinting was harmonic convergence!

[orondesharif]

I'm enjoying your list. You have done your research and identified your criteria as to how you came to your conclusions. AWESOME JOB.

[noinnurt]

Nice list. But the picture you have for Diane Williams is Alice Brown getting hugged by Evelyn Ashford after a relay. 3:59

[ElderJohnBernardJr]

I love your content...for true track fans man you always bring a balanced perspective to the sport

[kdwilliams]

Thank you for this one at the end of an Olympic year..I agree with the order and the reasons why. My soul rejoices in this Christmas season for the recognition of the effort and accolades of these women! I was unaware of the old timers. Thanks for doing a segment where ee could remember Tori Bowie. I hope the track community recognizes your expert analysis. You're quite objective given the facts. FloJo gets too much credit. Happy New Year be safe

[TheWayWithKhuwayne]

Really great video and a very fair list of the American 100m All time sprinters. I'm very happy you placed Florence Griffith Joyner within the Top 10 because despite the wind controversy of her time, she still has one of the longest World Records in Track and Field history. Her 100m achievements from the 1988 Season are reasonable for a Top 10 place. Plus, her previous Olympic Record of 10.61 (her second fastest time) stood for over 3 decades until Elaine Thompson broke in 2021. I think if Florence and other North Americans had a continental championship similar to the European/African/Oceanian Championships etc, there may have been a potential for more doubles out of Florence before the 1988 Season.

I also think the gap between the 1983 to the 1987 Worlds is a big reason a lot of athletes didn't achieve a lot of accolades in the 80s especially with the boycotts at the 1980 & 1984 Olympics.

[MichaelJohnson-wktk]

I totally agree with you on the top five. Beyond that, it would be difficult for me because of numerous criteria. It's difficult to compare past and present athletes especially when since there were fewer opportunities to compete and how advances in training, equipment and facilities greatly improved present performance. Well for sharing.

[BackstraightBoysPodcast]

That thumbnail had me ready to fight but obvs Evelyn is the US GOAT

[likylake]

I agree with this list and love the light you’re shining in the legends and greats. Ashford is definitely the goat and Jet is Top 5 easily

[dwightdunn]

Definitely agree with Evelyn Ashford...

[seensay]

Betty Robinson survived a plane crash after her 1928 Olympic gold medal win. And fought her way back onto the 1936 4x1 Olympic relay team, running 3rd leg with a limp from the crash. Some winners mentalities transcend time 💯

[kennethwoods]

Jamaica is waiting for you to create a list!