De Grasse delivers the goods; wins bronze in the men’s 100m

The evening’s premier event did not disappoint. Usain Bolt retained his title as the world’s fastest man winning in a time of 9.81 while Canada’s Andre De Grasse ran a second straight personal best time of 9.91 finishing third and earning the bronze medal.

Usain Bolt won his third straight Olympic gold medal in the men’s 100m making history. Unlike the heats before it, it seemed he had to work for the win but in the end, showed the world that he is still number one.

Jamaica Stand Up!!!
This for you my people

— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 15, 2016

Justin Gatlin of the United States was second in a time of 9.89.

This will undoubtedly be Bolt’s last Olympics but for De Grasse, this is just the beginning. At just 21 years of age (compared to Bolt’s 30), De Grasse has a long and exciting future ahead of him. 

“You’re next, kid.” pic.twitter.com/fR66U0p9Fl

— Brad Gagnon (@Brad_Gagnon) August 15, 2016

Full Results

POS	BIB	ATHLETE	MARK	DETAIL	REACTION TIME
1	2612	Usain BOLTJAM	9.81	SB	0.155
2	3069	Justin GATLINUSA	9.89		0.152
3	2196	Andre DE GRASSECAN	9.91	PB	0.141
4	2611	Yohan BLAKEJAM	9.93	SB	0.145
5	2909	Akani SIMBINERSA	9.94		0.128
6	2245	Ben Youssef MEITÉCIV	9.96	NR	0.156
7	2434	Jimmy VICAUTFRA	10.04		0.140
8	3054	Trayvon BROMELLUSA	10.06		0.135