Search results
Justin Alexander Gatlin (born February 10, 1982) is a retired American sprinter who competed in the 60 meters, 100 meters, and 200 meters. [5] [6] He is the 2004 Olympic Champion in the 100 meters, the 2005 and 2017 World Champion in the 100 meters, the 2005 World Champion in the 200 meters, and the 2019 World Champion in the 4 x 100 meters relay.
Five-time Olympic medallist Justin Gatlin edged a thrilling men’s 100m final at the Ready Steady Tokyo test event at the Olympic Stadium to win by just two-hundredths of a second. The US sprinter stormed over the line in a time of 10.24, narrowly ahead of Japan’s TADA Shuhei (10.26) and KOIKE Yuki (10.28).
Over a career spanning two decades, American Justin Gatlin has seen the highs and lows of track and field athletics. Although he remains a controversial character in the sport, Gatlin is the most-medalled 100m runner ever at major championships, with three Olympic and five World Championship medals in the event.
Mar 1, 2022 · Pensacola and USA sprinting legend Justin Gatlin has officially retired. Following 15 Olympic and world medals, two indoor world sprint titles and three-consecutive Diamond League championships,...
Jul 5, 2019 · Justin Gatlin announces his retirement after Tokyo 2020. The reigning 100m world champion is the man to beat in the event at the Lausanne IAAF Diamond League meet, which also features Noah Lyles and a triple jump Yulimar Rojas-Caterine Ibarguen showdown.
Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 4 x World champion. 2 x Olympic Games Silver medallist. 2 x Diamond League Final winner. More Honours. World Rankings. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests.
Jul 9, 2020 · The American sprinter, 38, won the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash sixteen years ago. He had a shot at doing it again at this year’s Summer Games, in Tokyo. The world...
May 16, 2021 · Gatlin, a three-time Olympian and five-time Olympic medalist, was one of just nine international athletes who had been invited to compete in a test event ahead of the Summer Games...
Aug 7, 2005 · It didn’t take long for Justin Gatlin to realize that he would add the World championship in the 100 metres to his Olympic title. Less than 60 metres to be precise.
Aug 23, 2004 · From the outset of his brief collegiate career, Gatlin was widely regarded as the most exciting young speedster to emerge from the traditionally strong American sprint scene in years. In 2001, he ended his freshman year as the NCAA outdoor champion in the 100m and 200m.
