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Calvin Smith

Calvin Smith

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Calvin Smith is an American sprinter who made history in 1983 by breaking the 100 meters world record with a time of 9.93 seconds, a remarkable achievement that stood for many years and highlighted his status as one of the fastest men in the world.

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Calvin Smith is an American athlete who is noted for never testing positive or being implicated in a drug scandal.

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Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-24
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Calvin Smith broke the 100 meters world record with a time of 9.93 seconds.

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