Lima, Peru.- American sprinter Justin Gatlin, called to be one of the main protagonists of the Pan American Games that start this Friday in Lima, declined at the last minute to participate in the continental sports event, several press outlets reported Local. A spokesman for the United States Olympic Committee reportedly clarified within hours of the opening ceremony that Gatlin, an Olympic gold medal in Athens-2004 in the 100 meters, ruled out running in Lima-2019 to focus on preparing for the world athletics championships in Doha, which starts on 28 September. Help… Click the Google News star and follow usThe New York-born sprinter wasn’t going to compete in the considered athletics queen test this time, but it did integrate the first list provided by the US federation in the 4×100 m relays alongside Cravon Gillespie, Justin Robinson and Kenny Bednarek.However, Gatlin no longer appeared in the following pair of athletes facilitated on Wednesday, nor do his original teammates: the second roster is now Bryce Robinson, Michael Cherry and Mar’Yea Harris, a lack of a fourth runner.
The 37-year-old’s record, despite recording a couple of doping sanctions, still deserved maximum attention from fans: apart from gold in Athens-2004, he is a triple world champion and, above all, was more than worthy legendary rival of usain Bolt , already retired. The pan-American final of the men’s 4×100 m relay stakes on August 9.
Justin Gatlin celebrating a win with a fellow U.S./AFP
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