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3 unusual facts about Justin Gatlin


Justin Gatlin

On May 12, 2006, Gatlin, running in the final of the IAAF Super Tour meeting in Doha, Qatar, equalled the 100 m world record of 9.77s(set in 2005 by Jamaica's Asafa Powell), though this was later annulled.

On December 19, 2006 ESPN reported that Gatlin will work with Woodham High School's track team as a voluntary coach.

At the 2012 Diamond League meeting in Doha, Gatlin ran an impressive 9.87 seconds, defeating Asafa Powell by one hundredth of a second and putting himself as a favourite for a medal at the 2012 London Olympics.


Julien Dunkley

He turned professional that year and began training with sprint coach Trevor Graham, who also trained Justin Gatlin, Shawn Crawford and Duane Ross among others.


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