Blake...handed Gatlin first defeat since return from four year ban. (Observer file photo)
Blake gets the better of Gatlin
Wins 100 metres in Rovereto
JAMAICA’s emerging sprinter Yohan Blake, got the better of the USA’s Justin Gatlin handing him his first defeat since his return from a four-year doping ban at today’s Palio della Quercia meet in Rovereto.
Blake posted a winning time of 10.06 seconds to take the race.
Gatlin was second in 10.09.
The B section of the men’s 100 metres was won by former schoolboy star Remaldo Rose in 10.46 seconds. Rose got to the line just ahead of countryman Ramone McKenzie, who posted a time of 10.47 seconds.
