Thailand's Puripol Boonson wins men's 100m in 9.90s at Asian Games

Thailand's Puripol Boonson crosses the finish line to win the men's 100m final during the 2026 Asian Games at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture on September 25, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Thailand's Puripol Boonson won the men's 100 meters title in 9.90 seconds, a new Games record, at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday.

Boonson, 20, clocked 9.95 seconds in Thursday's heat before setting a then Asian Games record of 9.91 in the semifinals.