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Donovan Bailey is one of the world's all-time greatest and most dominant sprinting legends. Track and Field News named Bailey Sprinter of the Decade (90’s). The first man in history to be world champion, Olympic champion and world record holder at the same time.  

 

He is a two-time Olympic champion, three time world champion, and two time world record holder. He's also the only person to be inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame twice. 

 

In 1996 Bailey achieved the fastest top speed ever recorded in history at 27.07 mph, only surpassed by Usain Bolt.  

 

Bailey also broke the indoor 50 metre world record in a time of 5.56 seconds, a record that still stands today.  

 

Since retirement in 2001, he has worked as a commentator for CBC, CTV and Eurosport. He also serves as a board advisor for several companies.  Donovan is involved with and supports many charitable associations.

Donovan Bailey Wins Gold in Men's 100 Metres at Atlanta 1996
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Donovan Bailey Wins Gold in Men's 100 Metres at Atlanta 1996

Throwing it back to when Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey became the fastest man in the world, setting a world record in the men's 100-metre race at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, on July 27, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia. What records will be broken at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics? Don't miss out when they begin Feb. 9, 2018. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsSub Stay informed with CBC Sports: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsWebsite About CBC Sports: CBC Sports is Canada's one-stop shop for live and on-demand sport competition streams; athlete- and team-focused highlight reels; behind-the-scenes footage, and up-to-the-minute news packs from around the world of sports. Connect with CBC Sports Online: Twitter: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsFB Instagram: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsInsta Google+: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsGooglePlus Donovan Bailey Wins Gold in Men's 100 Metres at Atlanta 1996 https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCSports
Men's 4x100M Relay at 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games
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Men's 4x100M Relay at 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games

Throwing back to when Canadian sprinters Robert Esmie, Glenroy Gilbert, Bruny Surin and Donovan Bailey sailed through the 4x100-metre relay at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 3, 1996. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsSub Stay informed with CBC Sports: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsWebsite About CBC Sports: CBC Sports is Canada's one-stop shop for live and on-demand sport competition streams; athlete- and team-focused highlight reels; behind-the-scenes footage, and up-to-the-minute news packs from around the world of sports. Connect with CBC Sports Online: Twitter: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsFB Instagram: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsInsta Google+: http://bit.ly/CBCSportsGooglePlus Men's 4x100M Relay at 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCSports
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