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Jacobs Runs 9.67s 100m but Wind Rules Out Record Recognition

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Italian Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs clocked 9.67 seconds in the 100m at the Austrian Open, a time that would rank second only to Usain Bolt's world record. However, the performance cannot be officially ratified due to a tailwind of +4.1 metres per second, well above the legal limit of +2.0m/s. World Athletics rules require wind assistance to be within that threshold for a time to enter the record books. Despite the disqualification from official rankings, the run is considered one of the fastest wind-assisted performances in history. The effort nonetheless marks a significant comeback for Jacobs, signalling his return to elite sprinting form.

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