The men's 100 metres event at the 2002 Commonwealth Games was held on 26–27 July.
Qualification: First 4 of each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the quarterfinals.
Wind:
Heat 1: –0.2 m/s, Heat 2: –0.7 m/s, Heat 2: –0.2 m/s, Heat 4: –0.5 m/s, Heat 5: +0.3 m/s, Heat 6: +0.1 m/s, Heat 7: –0.3 m/s
Qualification: First 4 of each heat qualified directly (Q) for the semifinals.
Wind:
Heat 1: +0.7 m/s, Heat 2: +0.7 m/s, Heat 3: +0.3 m/s, Heat 4: 0.0 m/s
Qualification: First 4 of each heat qualified directly (Q) for the final.
Wind:
Heat 1: +0.2 m/s, Heat 2: +0.8 m/s
Wind: +0.2 m/s