How long is the shortest Olympic sprint (track)?

Question

I think it is 60meters, but not sure. and if i live in connecticut and want to try out for 2012 olympics, where can i try-out?

Answer 1

I know about 60m dash..  but I don't know about 50m.. on how to qualify you would have to go to the track meets in your country that is recruiting the team.. I think though that you would have to be atleast 16years of age..

Answer 2

the 50m sprint race has got to be the shortest run

Answer 3

50meter dash!

Answer 4

its a 100m they only run less then that at indoor track meets. and if your a good runner your most likely running in college and if u run good enough u will get invited to the olympic trials

Answer 5

50 meters.  There is no such thing as a 60 m.

Answer 6

100 metres. this is the distance they use to decide for example who the fastest person is