World Record Progression of 50 Metres

Mark	Wind	Competitor	DOB	Country	Venue	Date
5.56 (i)		Donovan BAILEY	16 DEC 1967	CAN	Reno, NV (USA)	09 FEB 1996
5.61 (i)		James SANFORD	27 DEC 1957	USA	San Diego, CA (USA)	20 FEB 1981

Legend

* Pending ratification. Mx: mixed gender race. Wo: women only race. (i): set indoor.