Usain Bolt of Jamaica takes a picture with fans after winning the men's 200 metres final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China August 27, 2015. REUTERS/David Gray
BEIJING (Reuters) - After two decisive defeats at the hands of Usain Bolt in the space of five days, Justin Gatlin is showing the strain. Widespread disdain within the sport for the American sprinter because of his two failed drug tests is also taking its toll.
Gatlin came to the world championships as the fastest man in the world this year at 100 and 200 metres, seemingly poised to depose Bolt from his dominance of global sprinting, which the Jamaican has enjoyed for seven years.
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