Ageless Gatlin beats the youngsters in U.S. 100m final


Jun 22, 2017, Sacramento, CA, USA; Justin Gatlin wins 100m heat in 10.00 during the USA Championships at Hornet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - Who says the old man still can't run?

Olympic silver medallist Justin Gatlin stormed to the lead in the final 20 metres and defeated favoured youngster Christian Coleman in the 100 metres final at the U.S. nationals/world championships trials on Friday.

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