Jul 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Justin Gatlin celebrates after winning the 100m in 9.80 during the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Allyson Felix and Justin Gatlin powered to the fastest times in the world this year to book their tickets for the Rio Olympics at a high standard U.S. trials on Sunday.
World champion Felix shook off an ailing ankle to win the women's 400 metres in 49.68 seconds before Gatlin claimed the 100 metres over fellow world medallist Trayvon Bromell in 9.80 seconds. The 20-year-old Bromell was second in 9.84.
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