In 1993, he became the first man in history to hold the Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles in the 100 m as he was victorious at the Stuttgart World Championships in his fastest ever time of 9.87. That year he was also voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year by the British public. The following year, in 1994, he defended his Commonwealth title in Victoria in his second fastest ever 100 m time of 9.91.