The men's 100 metres event at the 2016 Summer Olympics took place between 13–14 August at the Olympic Stadium. 84 athletes from 57 nations competed.
De Grasse, Bolt and Vicaut cross the finish line during the final of the Men's 100 metres
Heat 5 finish
Heat 7 finish
Jamaica competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, from August 5 to 21, 2016. This marked its sixteenth Summer Olympic appearance as an independent nation, although it had previously competed in four other editions as a British colony, and as part of the West Indies Federation.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce carrying the flag on behalf of athletes from Jamaica during the parade of nation within the opening ceremony
Usain Bolt successfully defend three gold medals
Jamaica wins the men's 4x100 relay
Elaine Thompson became a double Olympic champion with gold medals in the 100 m and 200 m