Who are the best men sprinters in the world right now? Here are the top 12

Who are the best men sprinters in the world right now? Here are the top 12

Samuel Lisubila, Cyprine Apindi
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM

Sprinting refers to running over a short distance at the top-most speed and at the fastest time your body can. It is an extremely engaging sport that requires plenty of training. The best men sprinters in the world today have proved their speed, strength, and fatigue resistance.

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The best men sprinters in the world right now have had years of training and experience in the world of athletics. It takes plenty of physical, mental, and emotional strength to win short races.

Best men sprinters right now

Below is a list of the famous male sprinters who are ranked at the top right now by World Athletics. They are drawn from different countries.

12. Alison Alves dos Santos - 400 metres hurdles

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Alison Alves dos Santos of Team Brazil looks on ahead of competing in the Men's 400m Hurdles Final during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest at National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
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  • Full name: Alison Brendom Alves dos Santos
  • Date of birth: 3 June 2000
  • Age: 23 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Sprint category: 400 metres hurdles

Felipe de Siqueira da Silva is Alison Alves dos Santos's trainer. Alves dos Santos specialises in the 400 metres hurdles. He won the bronze medal at the 2020 Olympic Games and was a gold medalist in the 2019 Pan American Games. He also won the 2022 Diamond League.

11. Daniel Roberts - 110 metres hurdles

  • Full name: Daniel Ellis Roberts
  • Date of birth: 13 November 1997
  • Age: 26 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: American
  • Sprint category: 110 metres hurdles

Daniel Ellis Roberts is an American sprinter and hurdler. He is a four-time USTFCCCA NCAA Division I All-American and 1-time Southeastern Conference champion. Daniel Roberts won the bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships in the 110m hurdles.

10. Christian Coleman - 100 & 200 metres

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Christian Coleman celebrates draped in the stars and stripes of the American flag after finishing in 2nd place ahead of Usain Bolt of Jamaica in the Men's 100m Final. Photo: Paul Cunningham - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Christian Coleman
  • Date of birth: 6 March 1996
  • Age: 27 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: American
  • Sprint category: 100 & 200 metres

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Christian Coleman is one of the top sprinters of all time. He competes in the 100 and 200 metres categories. He won gold medals in the 2019 Doha, 2023 Budapest, and 2018 Birmingham world championships. He also won the 2018 and 2013 100m Diamond League races.

9. Zharnel Hughes - 100 & 200 metres

  • Full name: Zharnel Hughes
  • Date of birth: 13 July 1995
  • Age: 28 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: British
  • Sprint category: 100 & 200 metres

Born and raised in the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla, Zharnel Hughes has competed internationally for Great Britain in the Olympic Games, World Athletics and European Athletics events, and for England at the Commonwealth Games. He won gold medals at the 2018 Berlin and 2022 Munich European Athletics Championships.

8. Hansle Parchment - 110 metres hurdles

Best men sprinters of all time
Hansle Parchment is pictured in a blue suit and black track clothes. Photo: @parchment_hansle (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Hansle Parchment
  • Date of birth: 17 June 1990
  • Age: 33 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Jamaican
  • Sprint category: 110 metres hurdles

Jamaican Hansle Parchment competes in the 110m hurdles and is the reigning Olympic champion in the event. He won gold medals at the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2023 Diamond League. Did you know he is an alumnus of the University of the West Indies?

7. Erriyon Knighton - 200 metres

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  • Full name: Erriyon Knighton
  • Date of birth: 29 January 2004
  • Age: 19 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: American
  • Sprint category: 200 metres

Erriyon Knighton bagged the bronze medal in the 200m sprint at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. He became the youngest-ever individual sprint medalist in the history of the championship. Erriyon Knighton is the 2023 United States Champion in the 200 meters.

6. Kyron McMaster - 400 metres hurdles

  • Full name: Kyron McMaster
  • Date of birth: 3 January 1997
  • Age: 26 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: British
  • Sprint category: 400 metres hurdles

Hailing from Britain, Kyron McMaster specialises in the 400m hurdles. His personal best in the event is 47.08 seconds in the final of the 2020 Olympic Games 400m hurdles. He won gold medals at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2017 and 2018 Diamond League events.

5. Rai Benjamin - 400 metres hurdles

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  • Full name: Rai Benjamin
  • Date of birth: 27 July 1997
  • Age: 26 years
  • Nationality: American
  • Sprint category: 400 metres hurdles

American Rai Benjamin specialises in the 400m hurdles. He is the second fastest man in history in the 400m hurdles, with a personal best time of 46.17 seconds. He won gold medals in the 4 × 400 m relay in 2019 and 2021 and silver medals at the World Championships in 2019 and 2022.

4. Letsile Tebogo - 100 & 200 metres

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  • Full name: Letsile Tebogo
  • Date of birth: 7 June 2003
  • Age: 20 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Botswanan
  • Sprint category: 100 & 200 metres

Botswanan Letsile Tebogo won the silver medal at the 2023 World Championships in the 100m sprinter and followed it up with a bronze medal in the 200m in the same event. He gained his first international experience at 17 at the 2021 World Athletics Relays held in Chorzów, Poland.

3. Grant Holloway - 110 metres hurdles

  • Full name: Stanley Grant Holloway
  • Date of birth: 19 November 1997
  • Age: 26 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: American
  • Sprint category: 110 metres hurdles

Grant Holloway is an American professional hurdler and sprinter. He is a three-time world champion and 2020 Tokyo Olympic silver medalist in the 110m hurdles. Grant Holloway is also the second-fastest man in history at the event, with a personal best of 12.81 seconds set at the American Olympic Trials.

2. Karsten Warholm - 400 metres hurdles

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  • Full name: Karsten Warholm
  • Date of birth: 28 February 1996
  • Age: 27 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Norwegian
  • Sprint category: 400 metres hurdles

Karsten Warholm is one of the top 10 best men sprinters today. He is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion, a three-time world champion, and the world record holder in the latter event. Karsten Warholm won eight gold medals in the Norwegian Youth Indoors Championships.

1. Noah Lyles - 100 & 200 metres

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  • Full name: Noah Lyles
  • Date of birth: 18 July 1997
  • Age: 26 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: American
  • Sprint category: 100 & 200 metres

Noah Lyles is one of the best 100m sprinters of all time. He is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic 200m bronze medalist and a six-time World champion. He won a gold medal in the 200m sprint during the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. Noah Lyles won gold medals in the 100 m and 4 × 100 m relay during the 2016 World U20 Championships, and he is a five-time Diamond League champion.

Recap of the best men sprinters in the world right now

Ranking

Name

Category

1

Noah Lyles

100 & 200 metres

2

Karsten Warholm

400 metres hurdles

3

Grant Holloway

110 m hurdles

4

Letsile Tebogo

100 & 200 metres

5

Rai Benjamin

400 metres hurdles

6

Kyron McMaster

400 metres hurdles

7

Erriyon Knighton

200 metres

8

Hansle Parchment

110 metres hurdles

9

Zharnel Hughes

100 & 200 metres

10

Christian Coleman

100 metres

11

Daniel Roberts

110 metres hurdles

12

Alison Alves dos Santos

400 metres hurdles

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Usain Bolt is arguably the world's fastest man. He was born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica, and is the only sprinter to win Olympic 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics.

Who is the greatest male sprinter of all time?

Usain Bolt, a retired sprinter, is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. Bolt is the world record holder in the 100m, 200m, and 4 × 100m relay.

Who are the best male sprinters of all time?

The best men sprinters of all time include Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Carl Lewis, Michael Johnson, Maurice Greene, Jesse Owens, Justin Gatlin, and Asafa Powell.

Who are the best men sprinters in the Olympics?

The best male sprinters in the Olympics right now include Noah Lyles, Karsten Warholm, Grant Holloway, Letsile Tebogo, Rai Benjamin, and Kyron McMaster.

The best men sprinters in the world right now have won multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals in elite championships. They have achieved great milestones in their career.

Best men sprinters
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Cyprine Apindi is a content creator and reporter with over 4 years of experience based in Kenya. She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication from Kenyatta University.