Justin Gatlin
Olympic athlete
1982 –
Who is Justin Gatlin?
Justin Gatlin is an American sprinter who is an Olympic gold medalist in the 100 meters. His 100 m personal best is 9.79 seconds, and he is a two-time World indoor champion in the 60-meter dash. In 2006, he began to serve a four-year ban from track and field for testing positive for a banned substance, with this sanction erasing his then-world-record time of 9.77 in the 100 meters. Gatlin began competing again in August 2010, soon after his eligibility was reinstated. In June 2012 at the US Olympic trials, Gatlin ran a time of 9.80, which was the fastest-ever time for a man over the age of 30. At the London 2012 Olympics, Gatlin ran a time of 9.79 in the 100-meter final, earning him a bronze medal. His performance at the 2012 Olympic 100 meter final contributed to the fastest 100-meter race ever, which saw three men run under the 9.80-second barrier.
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- Born
- Feb 10, 1982
Brooklyn - Also known as
- J-Gat
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Tennessee
- Woodham High School
- Lived in
- Raleigh
- Pensacola
- Brooklyn
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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