Interestingly that was Gatlin at or near his best (wind and altitude adjusted). It just shows what a rabbit Usain pulled out of the hat in the final.
Gatlin heat 9.83 at 2.1m/s wind = 9.93 basic
Gatlin semi 9.77 at 0.9m/s wind = 9.81 basic
Gatlin in Doha 9.74 at 0.9m/s wind = 9.78 basic
Gatlin in final 9.80 at -0.5m/s wind = 9.77 basic
Yeah, after the second 9.75 of 2015, I knew Gatlin was entering the season at his peak. Started to doubt myself after the 9.77 semi final, but my original guess was correct. I'm willing to bet Gatlin could have run 9.76 with perfect execution start to finish though. Really proud of De Grasse and Bromell also. And really, REALLY disappointed with Asafa Powell. Was hoping for one last 9.7 from that man, but no
Usain Bolt DEVASTATED Justin Gatlin
I can't remember a major championship 100m where the fastest time of the meet was posted in the semi by the eventual silver medalist. Gatlin ran 9.77 in the semi and Bolt ran 9.79 in final for the win. This was Gatlin's race to lose and he lost it pure and simple.
I also thought for sure Gatlin would have ran faster than 9.72. Maybe just flipping spots with Powell on the all time list. 9.68 was a real possibility. Second fastest man of all time, American record, and jumping Tyson Gay and Yohan Blake.
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