Athletics - World Athletics Championships – men’s 100 m final – London Stadium, London, Britain – August 5, 2017 – Justin Gatlin of the U.S. reacts after winning the race. REUTERS/Phil Noble
LONDON (Reuters) - Justin Gatlin said it was sad that fans booed his victory in the world 100 metres final on Saturday, saying he had "done my time" for his doping offences - and Usain Bolt, the man he beat into third place, agreed with him.
Gatlin took the title in 9.92 but instead of acclaiming the remarkable success of a 35-year-old triumphing 13 years after he won the Olympic title, vast swathes of the crowd booed him in response to his two bans for drugs offences earlier in his career.
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