Gatlin Clocks 9.75 in Winning 100 Meters
SPORTS SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 Gatlin clocks 9.75 in winning 100 meters ROME: Justin Gatlin came within 0.01 sec- two fractures to her wrist and a dislocation. onds of his world-leading time in the 100 “She’s been given pain medication, and is meters, clocking 9.75 at the Golden Gala on being seen by one of the top orthopedic sur- Thursday. Then the American declared he geons in Rome,” Joske said on Friday. “What could approach Usain Bolt’s world record of that means for the rest of the season, we 9.58 at the world championships in Beijing in don’t know. At least it’s not her legs. And she August. “I feel confident running times is a fighter.” around 9.70,” Gatlin said. “9.60 should be pos- The world championships, where Pearson sible in summer.” With the wind in his favor, is defending champion in the hurdles, begin Gatlin finished several strides ahead of the on Aug. 22 in Beijing. American rival Brianna rest of the field then flexed his biceps for pho- Rollins also failed to finish, while Sharika tographers in the finish area. Nelvis of the United States won in a personal- Running strong all the way to the finish best 12.52. “I ran my own race and didn’t see despite his lead, Gatlin took one tick off the any of those falls,” Nelvis said. Emerging clock from Bolt’s meet record of 9.76 set in Cuban standout Pedro Pablo Pichardo leaped 2012. European indoor champion Jimmy 17.96 in the triple jump to break Jonathan Vicaut crossed second in 9.98, and Gatlin’s fel- Edwards’ meet record of 17.60 set in 1998.
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