The T53 category is for wheelchair athletes with normal use of arms and hands, no or limited trunk function, and no leg function.

The Athletics at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Men's 100 metres T53 event at the 2016 Paralympic Games took place on 9–9 September 2016, at the Estádio Olímpico João Havelange.

10:00 9 September 2016:[1] 10:07 9 September 2016:[1] 10:14 9 September 2016:[1] 19:22 9 September 2016:[2]