Average 100m sprint times by age group (male)

Here’s an overview of average 100m sprint times for males by age group:

Youth and Teenage Years

For younger age groups, sprint times tend to improve rapidly as children grow and develop:

• Children (10-11 years): 15-16 seconds1
• Teenagers (16-17 years): 11.5-13 seconds1

Adult Age Groups

For adult males, average 100m sprint times vary based on fitness level and training:Competitive Amateurs (18-30 years)

• Range: 10.5-12 seconds1

Recreational Runners (18-35 years)

• Range: 12-14 seconds1

Average Men in 20s and 30s

• Range: 12-13 seconds2
• Note: Anything under 13 seconds would generally be considered fast for non-professional sprinters2

Age-Related Decline

As men age, average sprint times tend to increase:

Age Group	Average Time (seconds)
26-35	11.0 – 13.0
36-45	11.5 – 13.5
46-55	12.0 – 14.0
56+	12.5 – 14.5

It’s important to note that these are general averages, and individual performance can vary significantly based on factors like genetics, training, and overall fitness level. For instance, well-trained athletes in their 30s and 40s can still achieve times under 13 seconds1.

Benchmarks for “Fast” Times

• Under 12 seconds: Considered “fast” for the general population2
• Under 11.5 seconds: Viewed as universally fast for males2

Remember that professional sprinters and elite athletes can achieve significantly faster times than these averages. The world record for the 100m sprint is 9.58 seconds, set by Usain Bolt in 2009.