Justin Gatlin
Justin Gatlin
Justin Gatlinis an American sprinter, who is an Olympic gold medalist in the 100-meter dash. His 100m personal best is 9.74 seconds. He is a twice World indoor champion in the 60-meter dash...
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth10 February 1982
CityBrooklyn, NY
focus life main next prove run wanting
The 100m has always been my main focus in life but I'm now wanting to run more 200m, particularly next year. I think I have a lot to prove in the event.
runs
I feel a little sore, tired, like any person that runs fast.
competition dreaming great lived since
I've been dreaming about this since I started racing. I've lived for this moment. it was a very great race, the competition was stellar.
last people tired traveling
I'm very tired after all the traveling in Europe. I wanted to put on one last 200 metres to show people it wasn't just a one-off.
last people tired travelling
I'm very tired after all the travelling in Europe. I wanted to put on one last 200 metres to show people it wasn't just a one-off.
course great time
It would be a great time to try for the 100m world record. I'm the world champion. Of course I want that world record.
biggest cheer deserves gold seeing time win
It was great. That's the biggest cheer I put out the whole time I've been here. Seeing her win the gold medal, she deserves it more than me.
expect next pushing
I expect Maurice to be back there pushing me all the way next year,
belt great rounds run seven three
They have three rounds under their belts. I have about seven rounds under my belt right now. If I go out there competitive and run a great race, I think I can do it.
fast strong
With a fast track, right conditions, and strong competition.
track looks may
I look at myself as the 'Batman' of track -- a vigilante. You may not like me, but I'm needed.
kings mean gold
Double gold means I'm king of the sprints. It shows I'm the best sprinter around.
training had-enough enough
I have had enough rest and enough training,
champion world want
I ran like a champion. It is a great consolation to show how dominant I am. I am the Olympic champion and the world champion, but I want Justin Gatlin to be the champion of everything,