  A simple algebraic expression is presented to correct men's and women's 100
metre sprint times for ambient wind and altitude effects. The simplified
formula is derived from a more complicated equation of motion used to model the
athlete's velocity as a function of time (the velocity curve). This method
predicts adjustments to 0-wind and 0-altitude equivalents, which are in
excellent agreement to other estimates presented in the literature. The
expression is easily programmable on any computer, and could conveniently be
used by coaches, meet directors, or the media to assess the performance of
athletes and the quality of a race immediately following the event.
