In 1896 Tom Burke set an Olympic record by going this distance in 12.0 seconds; in 2004, Justin Gatlin ran a 9.85
[DOC] [TLE] Men's Olympic Track & Field - Fact Monster [PAR] 1896, Tom Burke, USA, 12.0 ... 2004, Justin Gatlin, USA, 9.85 ... *Lewis finished 
second to Ben Johnson of Canada, who set a world record of 9.79 seconds.