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Breaking: Gatlin beats Bolt to 100m world title

Ayo Oluokun

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American Justin Gatlin upstaged favourite Usain Bolt to win the 100m world title in London on Saturday.

Gatlin clocked 9.92 seconds to beat Bolt who suffered a dreadful start.

Gatlin’s teammate,  Christian Coleman came second to win the silver in 9.94sec., leaving the bronze for Bolt who clocked 9.95 sec.

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