Leroy Burrell

Leroy Russel Burrell is an American former sprinter born on February 21, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Standing 183 cm tall and weighing 82 kg, he twice set the world record in the 100 metres.

Burrell's world records established him as one of the fastest humans ever over 100 metres. He was a key figure in American sprinting during the late 1980s and early 1990s, competing alongside legends like Carl Lewis.

His world record performances cemented his place in athletics history as one of the sport's greatest sprinters, contributing to an era when American athletes dominated the 100 metres.