Armin Hary

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Armin Hary's achievements are historic. He is the only German to have won the Olympic 100 meters, and his victory in 1960 ended a 32-year American winning streak. His world record of 10.0 seconds was the first officially recognized sub-10-second run, a milestone that redefined sprinting. These feats make him a pioneer, and his records remain a source of national pride in Germany.

AwardsArmin Hary's trophy cabinet includes two Olympic gold medals from the 1960 Rome Games, in the 100 meters and the 4×100 meters relay. He also claimed the European Championships title in 1958. His world record of 10.0 seconds in 1958 was a landmark achievement that remained unbeaten for a decade. These accolades place him among the greatest sprinters of his era.

Honours & Distinctions

German Sports Hall of Fame

German Sports Hall of Fame·2006

Inducted for his contributions to German athletics.

Rankings & Lists

World Rankings

Track and Field News·1958

Records & Feats

First athlete to officially break 10.0 seconds in the 100 meters

World Record·1958

Set a world record of 10.0 seconds in 1958, the first officially ratified sub-10-second time.

Only German to win Olympic 100 meters

Historic First·1960

Won the 1960 Olympic 100 meters, a feat no other German has matched.

Last white man to set a world record in the 100 meters

Historic First·1958

His 1958 world record was the last set by a white sprinter, marking a demographic shift in the sport.