I read the entire article. Gault is a solid writer. I was shocked to learn how many suspicious people Gatlin has been around throughout his career.
Regardless, he served his bans. He was obviously tested again and again yet came back with clean tests after his bans.
If I hang out with OJ Simpson it doesn't make me a double murderer.
Maybe Gatlin could have chosen better company but it's all irrelevant. What matters is that he performed admirably at an advanced age.
Letsrun is entitled to their view. They don't speak for everyone. If you ask me about Gatlin's career I'd say he was a great sprinter.
Letsrun could have just as easily spun the article as 'Gatlin solidifies legacy as one of the greatest sprinters ever' but chose to go a different path.
This is an opinion piece. Gatlin's results aren't opinion pieces, they speak for themselves.