Usain Bolt will be attempting to be the first man to win three back-to-back Olympic 100m titles.
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The history-chasing escapade of Usain Bolt is slated to be in the spotlight as the Olympic track and field competition kicks off on Friday with the drug-impaired sport looking for revival after months of disgrace and embarrassment. “Coach told me to go out there, control the race from the beginning, stay tall to the end and just get ready for the next day”.
Ashmeade, running out of Lane three in Heat three finished behind the surprise victor from China, Xie Chenye, who ran to a personal best of 10.08s.
American Justin Gatlin won Heat two in 10.01s, ahead of Daniel Bailey of Antigua and Barbuda who copped the second automatic qualifying spot in 10.20 seconds.
Fellow U.S. sprinter Marvin Bracy was third in his heat.
Canada’s Andre de Grasse, a 21-year-old who only took up running seriously three years ago after an early focus on basketball, ran 10.04.
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We will be here at 8:30 a.m. ET to bring you all the action. The men’s 100m final will be held later that night.
