Justin Gatlin

Yohan Blake blasts back with 100m Diamond League win, eyes world champs

Both sprinters were given the same time of 10.07 seconds, with Blake declared the winner.

Aug 19, 2019, 00:49 AM IST

Athlete Christian Taylor to fly 5,000 miles to take one jump at US meet

The five times triple jump gold medallist will be in the air for about 5,000 miles (7,900 km) on Thursday so he can take one jump at the U.S. championships/world trials in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday.

Jul 24, 2019, 06:59 AM IST

Justin Gatlin believes he can still be a contender in Doha 100m

To build his strength in the 2019 season, Gatlin will run more 200 metres including at the U.S. trials in July.

Dec 14, 2018, 09:22 AM IST

Justin Gatlin fires coach, faces new doping probe after report

A newspaper report revealed that Gatlin's coach Dennis Mitchell and athletics agent Robert Wagner offered to provide false prescriptions for banned performance-enhancing substances and smuggle those into the United States.

Dec 19, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

Usain Bolt, Justin Gatlin left out of nominees for World Athlete of the Year awards

The 2017 list is led by British 10,000m world champion Mo Farah and South Africa's 400m star Wayde van Niekerk.

Oct 03, 2017, 12:09 PM IST

Mo Farah wins final track race after Ethiopian trio collide

Justin Gatlin, who upstaged Usain Bolt in the Jamaican's final 100 metres in London, was fourth in his race, won by Britain's Chijindu Ujah in 9.97 seconds.

Aug 25, 2017, 08:32 AM IST

Television scheduling to be blamed for Usain Bolt injury: Justin Gatlin echoes Jamaican relay team's complain

Bolt`s team mates complained that a 45-minute wait in the call room before the race had hampered their preparations.

Aug 13, 2017, 10:02 AM IST

Usain Bolt fails to strike in his final race, goes down with cramp in 4×100m relay

Bolt missed out on his bid to retain his 100m title earlier in the week, losing out to Gatlin and silver medallist Christian Coleman, who ran relay anchor for the Americans on Saturday.

Aug 13, 2017, 06:49 AM IST

Usain Bolt deserves it because there is no one greater than him, says Virat Kohli on Justin Gatlin's bow-down gesture

"When people do well, you understand how much strength and hard work it takes. You must appreciate that, it is very necessary. When you do well, other people appreciate you. It can’t be that none from the opposition will play well," said Kohli

Aug 07, 2017, 09:06 AM IST

IAAF boss Sebastian Coe hopes for respectful medals ceremony, for Usain Bolt's sake

Gatlin -- who served two doping bans -- has been roundly booed by the spectators at the London Stadium.

Aug 06, 2017, 23:52 PM IST

It's sad that boos were louder than cheers, says Justin Gatlin after 100m win over Usain Bolt at World Championships

Justin Gatlin, on Sunday, clocked 9.92 seconds to claim the gold medal, edging by milliseconds past the man who stood as favourite among the crowd. Usain Bolt, the then defending champion, failed to retain his title and he bid adieu with a bronze. America's Chris Coleman finished second with 9.94 seconds on the clock.

Aug 06, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

WATCH: Justin Gatlin pays respect to Usain Bolt after winning 100m final at World Championships

Amid all the boos that showered down on Justin Gatlin, who pulled off a stunner at the Olympic Stadium in London, on Sunday, 35-year-old American sprinter walked towards Usain Bolt, knelt down in tears and paid respect to the 'fastest man on earth'.

Aug 06, 2017, 11:29 AM IST

Usain Bolt fails to defend title, loses 100 m final for first time at Olympics or World Championships stage

“I’m just sorry I couldn’t end it on a winning note,” said Bolt, whose record of 9.58 is till intact. Well, he does have one more to go, the 200 metre race. The crowd at the Olympic stadium overcame their shock and once again the walls of the stadium screamed out his name – Bolt.  

Aug 06, 2017, 10:25 AM IST

WATCH: Justin Gatlin pulls off a stunner as Usain Bolt finishes with bronze in final 100m race of career

"And all for the very last time"...and last time indeed as all eyes stayed fixed on the 'fastest man on earth' as he stood there at the starting blocks, but who knew that the race would turn out to be a complete shock to all those present at the Olympic Stadium, London, on Sunday.

Aug 06, 2017, 08:58 AM IST

No fairytale finish for Usain Bolt: Justin Gatlin gatecrashes legendary Jamaican's farewell 100 m run

It was meant to be a fairytale finish for Usain Bolt competing in his final 100 metre race. But the 'Thunder' Bolt failed to strike gold as the world witnessed a nightmarish end to the legendary Jamaican's career with two-time drug cheat Justin Gatlin gatecrashing the marquee event of 2017 IAAF World Championships in London early Sunday morning.

Aug 06, 2017, 06:57 AM IST

Usain Bolt could reverse retirement decision, says Justin Gatlin

The great Jamaican, who has won eight Olympic and 11 world championship gold medals, is planning to quit the track after competing in the 100m and 4x100m relay in the global event in London.

Jul 28, 2017, 23:55 PM IST

TAINTED: List of Rio Olympics medallist who have served suspensions for doping

It was revealed that at least 120 of the approximately 11,000 athletes competing in Rio have served doping suspensions.

Aug 20, 2016, 18:27 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 11: Usain Bolt strikes again as Marta`s Brazil suffer football blow

Bolt, who easily won the 100m title on Sunday, eased into the 200m semi-finals as he coasted home in 20.28sec, easing up long before the line.

Aug 17, 2016, 05:15 AM IST

Usain Bolt safely through 200m heats at Rio Olympics 2016

American Justin Gatlin, who won silver behind Bolt in the 100m, also looked comfortable as he won his heat in 20.42sec.

Aug 16, 2016, 21:27 PM IST

Usain Bolt eyes 200m record in race to immortality in Rio 2016 Olympics

The closest Bolt has come to his 2009 record is the 19.32sec he clocked in winning the gold at the London Olympics in 2012.

Aug 15, 2016, 19:39 PM IST