South African sprinters, Gift Leotlela and Akani Simbine, finished in 5th and 7th place, respectively, in the final of the mens 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Jamaicas Oblique Seville was crowned world champion in a personal best time of 9.77 seconds. His compatriot, Kishane Thompson, was second, and Olympic champion, American Noah Lyles, third.
Botswanas Letsile Tebogo was disqualified after a false start.