Gatlin disputes he's a two-time drug cheat


Justin Gatlin from the U.S. celebrates after winning the men's 100 meters event during the Golden Gala IAAF Diamond League at the Olympic stadium in Rome, Italy June 4, 2015. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito

EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Controversial sprinter Justin Gatlin does not understand why people insist on calling him a two-time drug cheat and want him kicked out of the sport.

The American, who has served two doping bans, also expects future generations to look at him less judgementally, he told Reuters in an interview ahead of the U.S. world championships trials where he will run only the 200 metres.

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