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There is a new fastest man in the world: Marcell Jacobs of Italy won the Olympic 100-meter dash, finishing in 9.80 seconds.

Sunday, August 1, 2021 9:04 AM EST

Jacobs, 26, was born in El Paso before moving to Italy with his mother as a young child.

The event had long been dominated by Usain Bolt, who retired following the 2017 world championships after doubling as the 100- and 200-meter champion at three straight Olympics, from 2008 to 2016.

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