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Men's 100m
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1896
2008 Gold medallist
- Usain Bolt
- Jamaica
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- Gold
Usain Bolt Jamaica 
- Silver
Yohan Blake Jamaica - Bronze
Justin Gatlin Team USA 
Bolt 'closer to being a legend'
Double Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt says he is edging closer to legendary status after retaining his title in London.
6 Aug 12
Bolt powers to Olympic 100m gold
5 Aug 12
Usain Bolt wins a second successive men's 100m Olympic gold medal, with Yohan Blake taking silver and Justin Gatlin bronze.
Collins 'dropped for seeing wife'
4 Aug 12
Former world champion Kim Collins pulls out of the 100m after falling out with his St Kitts and Nevis team for visiting his wife.
Bolt eases to Olympic 100m semis
4 Aug 12
Defending Olympic champion Usain Bolt eases through qualifying for the semi-finals of the men's 100 metres.
More Men's 100m stories (9)
Video & Audio
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Listen Chambers 'will rely on experience' -
Watch I am only 95% fit confesses Bolt -
Watch Racing 'hero' Bolt excites Gemili -
Watch Gemili bids to break 10 second barrier -
Watch Can Blake beat Bolt to Olympic gold? -
Watch Chambers will be welcomed - Hunt -
Watch Euro Champs not a priority - Van Com… -
Watch Bolt 'not stressed' about form -
Watch Chambers second to Spearmon in 150m -
Watch Bolt and Phelps primed for Olympics -
Listen I need to shape up - Bolt
Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolt |
JAM
|
9.63 OR | |
| 2 | Blake |
JAM
|
9.75 =PB | |
| 3 | Gatlin |
USA
|
9.79 PB |
Head to Head
Dwain Chambers vs James Dasaolu
Dwain Chambers
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
3
London 2012 results
10.05 Men's 100m
Height
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Weight
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Age
35
James Dasaolu
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
2
London 2012 results
10.18 Men's 100m
Height
1.86m (6'1")
Weight
87kg
Age
25
Picture Galleries
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Usain Bolt - The Olympic 100m champion in pictures Pictures of the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt
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London 2012: How have sprint world records changed? See how the men's 100m and 200m sprint world records have changed over time with BBC Sport's graphics.
Comment & Analysis
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BBC Sport rounds up the best reaction to Usain Bolt's 100m win at London 2012
BBC Sport looks at who, if anyone, can beat 100m world record holder Usain Bolt at the London Olympics
Adam Gemili can learn as much off the track as on it at London 2012, says BBC commentator Steve Cram
Usain Bolt heads to the Olympics dealing with a new experience - doubt - says chief sports writer Tom Fordyce
BBC Sport traces teenage British sprinter Adam Gemili's rise from lower league football to Olympic medal prospect
BBC athletics expert Steve Cram says Britain's athletes will want confidence-boosting performances at the London Grand…
Usain Bolt's manager Rick Simms on making sure the Olympic 100m champion gets the best out of London 2012 - off the…
Tim Franks marks the 100th anniversary of the first official 100m world record, set by American Donald Lippincott.