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A key example illuminating the state of modern athletics is Usain Bolt's unmatched world record in the 100 meter dash, set during a summer night in Berlin, 2009. The record's longevity becomes increasingly profound as we analyze the performance metrics of sprinters today. Bolt's world record still stands unchallenged more than a decade later, with only one men’s world record in sprints being broken since, and no records for women since the 1980s. This stagnation begs the question: have we exhausted our potential, or are we experiencing a plateau in true athletic performance?