Justin Gatlin
American sprinter with Olympic medals
Born
February 10th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in sprints, specializing in the 100 meters and 200 meters. Achieved significant success at the Olympic Games and World Championships. Won a gold medal in the 100 meters at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Secured bronze in the 100 meters at the 2012 London Olympics. Claimed multiple World Championship titles throughout the career, including the 100 meters in 2005 and 2015. Competed at several Olympic Games, maintaining a reputation as one of the top sprinters of his era.
Gold medal in the 100 meters at the 2004 Olympics
World Champion in the 100 meters in 2005 and 2015
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