In a twist of events in London, There was to be no triumphant end to Usain Bolt’s final individual race.
The great Jamaican will retire after the IAAF World Championships in London, bringing the curtain down on an incomparable career.
But in the 100m final on Saturday he had to settle for bronze as the controversial American Justin Gatlin secured a surprise victory in a season’s best 9.92 seconds.
Compatriot Christian Coleman (9.94) took silver, with eight-time Olympic champion Bolt, still the reigning 100m and 200m world record holder, in bronze, clocking 9.95 seconds.
Gatlin entered London’s Olympic Stadium with the crowd’s boos ringing in his ears. The 35-year-old is regarded by many as the sport’s villain after twice being banned for doping offenses. He was also jeered in the heats and semifinals.
The crowd were however shocked as Gatlin celebrated bolt by bowing down to one of the greatest Atlethes to have ever graced the tracks. people are wondering if the will ever be such dominance again in the sports as witnessed during the reign of Usain Thunder-Bolt.
But the 2004 Olympic champion said he “tuned out” the supporters’ din to claim a victory which wrecked Bolt’s farewell.
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