Olympic experience motivates Coleman to be one of the best


July 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Christian Coleman (left) and Justin Gatlin (right) compete during the menÕs 100m semifinals heats in the 2016 U.S. Olympic track and field team trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) - An opportunity to rub shoulders with the world's greatest sprinters at the Rio Olympics had a profound impact on collegiate star Christian Coleman.

A member of the U.S. 4x100 metres relay team, Coleman said the experience motivated him to want to run with the best.

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