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De Grasse, who won the NCAA championship in the 100m dash in his final year at USC, finished with a wind-legal personal best time of 9.91 (+0.2). Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won gold with a 9.81, while American Justin Gatlin finished second with a 9.89.
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By winning the bronze, De Grasse became the first Trojan since 1976 to medal in the 100m dash. He joined Charles Paddock (gold in 1920), Ralph Metcalfe (silver in 1932 and 1936), Lennox Miller (silver in 1968 and bronze in 1972) and Don Quarrie (silver in 1976) as the only Trojans to ever medal in the event.
Next up for De Grasse is the 200m prelims on Tuesday. Should he advance, the finals are on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. PT. He will also compete in the 4x100 relay beginning Thursday.
