Jun 25, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Ameer Webb (left) defeats Christian Coleman (center) to win the 200m, 20.09 to 20.10, during the USA Track and Field Championships at Hornet Stadium. From left: Webb and Isiah Young and Kyree King and Coleman and Elijah Hall-Thompson. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - Rising star Christian Coleman's weekend of disappointment continued on Sunday as he lost the 200 metres at the U.S. nationals and world championships trials to Ameer Webb.
Coleman, beaten by Olympic silver medallist Justin Gatlin in the 100 metres on Friday, was pipped by 0.01 seconds by Webb who closed quickly to win in 20.09 seconds.
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