Justin Gatlin of the U.S. competes during the men's 100 metres at the IAAF Diamond League athletics meet, also known as Memorial Van Damme, in Brussels September 5, 2014. REUTERS/Eric Vidal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - American Justin Gatlin proved on Friday he is the speed king for 2014 with a sprint double victory at the Diamond League finals in Brussels to put him firmly on course to complete the year without defeat.
Gatlin, unbeaten in 16 races coming into the finals in Brussels, set a personal and season's best time in a strong 100 metres and followed that up an hour later by destroying his rivals in the 200 metres.
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