Gatlin beats Bolt in Rome 100m
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt was defeated by American Justin Gatlin in the 100m at the Rome Diamond League today.
Bolt, who opened his season with a pedestrian 10.06 seconds at the Cayman Invitational, got a good start but did not have his trademark finish as Gatlin pulled away in the final moments of the race to win in 9.94 seconds. Bolt finished second in a season’s best 9.95 seconds.
Third went to Frenchman Jimmy Vicaut in 10.02 seconds, equalling his personal best.
Rank
Athlete
Nation
Result
Reaction time
1
GATLIN Justin
USA
9.94
0.163
2
BOLT Usain
JAM
9.95
SB
0.143
3
VICAUT Jimmy
FRA
10.02
=PB
0.199
4
RODGERS Michael
USA
10.04
0.198
5
COLLINS Kim
SKN
10.07
0.211
6
SALAAM Rakieem
USA
10.08
SB
0.198
7
NEWMAN Calesio
USA
10.29
0.21
8
TUMI Michael
ITA
10.29
0.156
9
FRANCIS Samuel
QAT
10.4
0.165