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What distance did Elaine break the 40 km/h barrier?

  • 200m

  • 400m

  • 100m

  • 800m

Answer

In the 1,000m-distance event on the track, Elaine Thompson-Herah shattered the 40km/h (25mph) barrier for the first time. She covered 100 meters in under 10.62 seconds, making her the first female sprinter in history to do so. This remarkable achievement in the 2021 Olympics demonstrated her exceptional speed and cemented her status as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
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