Jun 9, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Christian Coleman of Tennessee celebrates after winning the 200m in 20.24 during the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - American Christian Coleman will run only the 100 metres at the world championships in London next month, his management company said on Friday.
Coleman had qualified for the 100 and 200 with runner-up finishes at last month's U.S. championships. The 21-year-old, who set the fastest time of the year in the 100 by running 9.82 seconds in June, and his coach decided to concentrate on the shorter race after a lengthy collegiate season.
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