Gatlin, Gay ready to face Jamaicans at London
- Published: 25 Jun 2012 at 05.48
- Online news: Sports
Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay served notice they will be ready to challenge Usain Bolt at the London Olympics in the 100 meters after qualifying for the Games with impressive times.
(L-R) Darvis Patton, Justin Gatlin and Ryan Bailey compete in the men's 100m dash semi-final at the US Olympic Track and Field Team Trials on June 24. Gatlin later won the final in 9.80 seconds, the third-best time in the world this year.
Gatlin, the 2004 Olympic champion who could not defend his crown in Beijing while serving a four-year doping ban, won the 100 final at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials in 9.80 seconds, the third-best time in the world this year.
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