Justin Gatlin from the U.S. reacts after winning the men's 100 meters event during the Diamond League meeting in Doha, Qatar May 15, 2015. REUTERS/AK Bijuraj
BEIJING (Reuters) - Controversial sprinter Justin Gatlin ran into a fresh row on Tuesday when he flew home on the eve of the Beijing World Challenge meeting, angrily claiming organisers had told him they did not want him to compete.
The American, who has served two doping bans but is currently the world's fastest man, said he had planned to headline the 100 metres event at Wednesday's meeting despite slight injury concerns but was told he was not wanted.
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