Jacobs becomes world's fastest man

Italian sprinter Lamont Marcell Jacobs claimed the title of "world's fastest man" by winning the first Olympic men's 100m final since the retirement of Jamaican legend Usain Bolt, reported Xinhua.

Jacobs crossed the finish line first in 9.80 seconds for a new European record. He ran straight to compatriot Gianmarco Tamberi, who was still celebrating his high jump gold medal, and the pair embraced.

U.S. sprinter Fred Kerley clinched the silver in 9.84s, with bronze going to Andre de Grasse of Canada in 9.89s. Both sprinters set their respective personal bests in the final.

"It was my childhood dream to win an Olympics Games and obviously a dream can turn into something different, but to run this final and win it is a dream come true," said Jacobs.