Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Roland Bombardella (born 9 July 1957 in Dudelange) is a Luxembourgian soldier and retired sprinter. As an athlete, Bombardella held the national record for the 100 metres and 200 metres, and competed in the Olympics. He won the title of 'Luxembourgian Sportsman of the Year' in four consecutive years (1975 1978), a record that has not been equalled. Since 1 January 2006, he has been Luxembourg's 'High Commissioner for National Protection' (French: Haut-Commissaire à la Protection nationale). The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 (1928 for women). The reigning 100 m Olympic champion is often named "the fastest man/woman in the world".