The 7 Fastest Women in History (2 of 4)

Elaine Thompson-Hera — 10.54 seconds

Second up on the list is Elaine Thompson-Hera, who ran a 10.54 in 2021. This performance made her the fastest woman of the current era and brought her closest to Flo-Jo’s record than any of her track contenders. Thompson-Herar is well known for delivering on the biggest stages with explosive starts and elite speed through the finish line. She has defined her career with consistency at championships, where she has proven again and again that her strength is performing at her peak under pressure. Her time places her firmly among the fastest athletes of women’s track.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce — 10.60 seconds

With a career best of 10.60 seconds, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes the list ranking in as third. She is often referred to as one of the most complete runners in women’s track history, with lightning speed and acceleration combined with technical precision. What makes her different from most sprinters is that she has longevity. She has remained competitive in the Olympics for several cycles, maintaining elite speed when most runners her age would have peaked. Her performances have shown her to be disciplined, enduring, and adaptable year after year.