The men's 100 metres event at the 1983 Pan American Games was held in Caracas, Venezuela on 23 and 24 August.
[1][2] Juan Núñez of the Dominican Republic had originally won the silver, however, at the competition he tested positive for a banned stimulant fencamfamine and was stripped of his medal.
[3][4] Wind:Heat 1: -2.6 m/s, Heat 2: -2.4 m/s, Heat 3: -2.5 m/s [5] Wind:Heat 1: -1.5 m/s, Heat 2: -1.4 m/s Wind: +2.0 m/s