[2] It was the third of nine consecutive American victories, and the ninth overall gold medal for the United States in the 110 metres hurdles.

In the finish, Porter gained a clear win with Scott beating Dixon by inches for second place.

The American team was deep, however, and Craig Dixon, William Porter, and Clyde Scott were all expected to medal.

[1] Jamaica, Pakistan, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, and Turkey each made their first appearance in the event.

The United States made its 11th appearance, the only nation to have competed in the 110 metres hurdles in each Games to that point.