Leamon King was an American athlete who jointly held the world record for the 100-meter sprint for men from 1956 to 1960. Leamon King (United States) set the men's 100 m world record of 10.1 in Santa Ana, USA on October 27, 1956. It stood 2.5 years, until Ray Norton's 10.1 on April 18, 1959 (equalling it). Wiki link