Tokyo 2020: Jacobs bags Olympic 100m gold in thrilling fashion
Jacobs won the gold medal in a time of 9.80 seconds
Jacobs became the first Italian to ever win the Olympic 100m title
Marcell Jacobs made history on Sunday as he became the first Italian to ever win the Olympic 100m title, storming to victory in a time of 9.80 seconds. Jacobs, who was born in El Paso, Texas, to an African-American father and Italian mother, overcame a difficult start to claim the gold medal ahead of Fred Kerley (9.84) and Andre De Grasse (9.89).
The race was run in a strong headwind of -0.6 m/s, and Jacobs' winning time was just 0.01 seconds off his personal best. The victory was a stunning upset, as Jacobs was not considered to be one of the favorites coming into the race.
Jacobs' victory is a major triumph for Italian athletics, and it is sure to inspire a new generation of sprinters in the country. It is also a significant moment for the Olympics, as it marks the first time that an Italian man has won the 100m title.
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