Olympic 100 Meter Gold Medalists. The usa has been the most successful nation in 100m at the olympics, having won 16 of the 29 men’s gold medals so far, and nine of the 22 women’s gold medals. Access the official olympic database of results.

At least one american captured gold, silver or bronze in the men’s 100 meters dating back to the 2000 sydney olympics. Lamont marcell jacobs made history with his stunning win as the first italian man to win the men’s 100 meters at the olympics.