These are the official results of the men's 100 metres event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. There were a total number of 106 participating athletes from 75 nations, with twelve heats in round 1, five quarterfinals, two semifinals and a final. Each nation was limited to 3 athletes per rules in force since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The event was won by Donovan Bailey of Canada, the nation's first title in the event since Percy Williams won it in 1928. Men's 100 m at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta — the final on July 27, 1996. 🥇 Donovan Bailey (CAN) · 🥈 Frank Fredericks · 🥉 Ato Boldon Wiki link