European sprint king Christophe Lemaitre took advantage of the missing Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay to clinch victory in the 100m at the Continental Cup on Saturday.
Christophe Lemaitre of France competes in the 100 meters mens race at the athletics IAAF Continental Cup in Split. Lemaitre took advantage of the missing Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay to clinch victory in the 100m at the Continental Cup
World record holder Bolt has ended his season while US sprinter Gay was taking part only in the relay, leaving the field open for French ace Lemaitre to win in 10.06sec.
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