Athletics at the 1959 Pan American Games – Men's 100 metres

The men's 100 metres event at the 1959 Pan American Games was held at the Soldier Field in Chicago on 28 and 29 August.

Heats
Held on 28 August

Wind: Heat 1: 0.0 m/s, Heat 2: 0.0 m/s, Heat 3: 0.0 m/s, Heat 4: 0.0 m/s

Semifinals
Held on 29 August

Wind: Heat 1: +4.1 m/s, Heat 2: +2.9 m/s

Final
Held on 29 August

Wind: +2.7 m/s