Men’s 100m Final Tokyo Olympics: Italy’s Marcell Jacobs Storms to Gold; Fred Kerley takes Silver; De Grasse adds Another Bronze

Men’s 100m Final Tokyo Olympics: Italy’s Marcell Jacobs Storms to Gold; Fred Kerley takes Silver; De Grasse adds Another Bronze

Men's 100m finals Tokyo Olympics

The men’s 100m final took place on day 2 of Athletics at Tokyo Olympics. One of the most anticipated races, the field was set strong, as several athletes took to the grand stage in the hopes of being crowned the fastest man in the world. The track was set after a beautiful light up presentation, and the athletes took to the blocks.

The field was strong, as China’s Su Bingtian started off in the fourth lane, with the fastest qualification time in the semi finals. There were two American’s in the mix, Fred Kerley and Ronnie Backer, both medal favourites. Canada’s Andre De Grasse had taken bronze at the Rio Olympics and was looking to better his record this year. South Africa’s Akani Simbine was also a favourite to finish on the podium. Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes, Nigeria’s Enoch Olaoluwa Adegoke and Italy’s Marcell Jacobs rounded off the top 8.

The anticipated men’s 100m final race was off, and it was stopped as Hughes had a false start, and his Olympic dream ended, as he was disqualified from the race. The athletes took the blocks again, and this time the athletes got off to a quick start. Fred Kerley was leading as the race began, and Su fell behind early in the race. At the 50m mark it was looking as it the race was between De Grasse and Kerley.

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Out of nowhere however, Italy’s Marcell Jacobs stormed to the lead, and to everyone’s surprise, the Italian was in medal contention. It was a fantastic finish, as Jacobs went on to claim the gold medal with a time of 9.80s.

USA’s Fred Kerley takes the Silver Medal, De Grasse wins another Bronze

Men's 100m finals Tokyo Olympics
Men’s 100m finals Tokyo Olympics

As Jacobs finished the race first, Fred Kerley was right behind him, and he took the silver medal with a time of 9.84s at his debut Olympics. Andre De Grasse, the Rio 100m bronze medallist added one more bronze to his list, as he raced his way to third place, with a time of 9.89s.

Akani Simbine of South Africa took fourth place, with a time of 9.93, while Ronnie Backer took fifth with a time of 9.95s. China’s Su Bingtian had a poor race, and could only manage to finish 6th with 9.98s. Nigeria’s Enoch Olaoluwa Adegoke unfortunately did not finish the race, while Hughes was disqualified. Jacobs becomes the first Italian to win a gold medal in the 100m creating a new personal best

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