Comments on: Justin Gatlin did not break 100m world record…

By: Tendonitis is no fun, especially when you are the fastest man in the world « Run to Win »

Sat, 05 May 2007 00:57:33 +0000

[...] most uncommon injury. Asafa Powell, who is currently the world record holder at 100 meters (pending Justin Gatlin’s appeal regarding steroid use), is out for the early season races this year. He has run 9.77 [...]

By: World Class Athlete to NFL Prospect to High School Track Coach « Run to Win »

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:11:35 +0000

[...] Justin Gatlin was at the top of his game when he tied the 100 meter world record. After doping allegations, though, he faces an 8 year ban from international competition and being stripped of his records. Out of work but still a world class athlete, he explored a career in the NFL. Now, he has made another (short term) career move. He is going to help coach the Woodham High School track team in their last track season before the school closes. [...]

By: Asafa Powell equals world record (again) « Run to Win »

Asafa Powell equals world record (again) « Run to Win » — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:09:00 +0000

[...] Justin Gatlin broke the record on May 12 in 9.76, but his time was raised by a second after it was discovered that there had been a rounding error. Now, Gatlin stands to lose his record due to doping charges, in which case Asafa Powell will sit alone at the top again. [...]

By: Will we ever see two athletes under 9.77 in the same race? « Run to Win »

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:45:34 +0000

[...] Justin Gatlin and Asafa Powell have dominated the 100 meter sprint for the past few years. Asafa Powell set the bar at 9.77 seconds in June of 2005. Justin Gatlin broke that record in 9.76 on May 12, 2006, only to later be corrected and to have his time adjusted to a record-tying 9.77 seconds. The two were supposed to race each other on June 11th, but Justin Gatlin has been held up by a knee injury for the last few months. Asafa Powell equaled his 9.77 second performance from 2005 during the meet. [...]

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 19 May 2006 22:54:29 +0000

I would look forward to that showdown. What a shame he did not get the world record. I’m sure it will tumble soon with those guys flying down the track.