Maurice Greene, born July 23, 1974, is a legendary American sprinter who dominated the track and field scene, specializing in the 60 meters, 100 meters, and 200 meters. Known for his explosive speed, Maurice held the world record in the 100 meters with a blistering time of 9.79 seconds. His impressive career includes winning gold medals at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in both the 100m and 4x100m relays, as well as three consecutive world titles in the 100 meters. Maurice's achievements have cemented his status as one of the greatest sprinters of all time.