Gatlin takes gold but acknowledges he’s not worthy
JUSTIN GATLIN gatecrashed Usain Bolt’s finale to silence and shock the London Stadium and claim the 100 metres World Championship title.
The American — booed throughout after his previous doping bans — won in 9.92 seconds as Bolt could only come third behind another American Christian Coleman, who ran 9.94 to the Jamaican’s 9.95.
Bolt was aiming to claim a fourth 100m world title but had another shocking start. The result was not immediately clear, with the crowd waiting on the scoreboard, but the result left them in stunned silence before they began to chant Bolt’s name as Gatlin celebrated and was in tears on the track.
Bolt said: ‘It’s wonderful (the crowd’s reception), I never expected this. It’s just a wonderful experience. London I appreciate the support you have given me. I’m just really sorry I couldn’t end up winning.’