In what year did Willie Williams set the 100 metres world record that was recorded by the International Association of Athletics Federations?
Willie Williams (athlete) Willie Williams (born September 12, 1931) is a former American sprinter who set the 100 metres world record in 1956, with a new time of 10.1s, one-tenth of second faster than previous record held jointly by 8 men..
Women's shot put world record progression The first world record in the women's shot put was recognised by the Fédération Sportive Féminine Internationale (FSFI) in 1924. The FSFI was absorbed by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1936. These women's distances were achieved with an 4 kg shot put.