American sprinter Justin Gatlin displayed a blistering pace as he edged past in-form rival LaShawn Merritt to win the 200 meter race at the US Olympic trials.
34-year-old Gatlin took the lead on the opening curve and went on to finish the race in 19.75 seconds, thus clocking the fastest time of the season, Sport24 reported.
Meanwhile, Merritt completed the race in 19.79 seconds for a second qualifying spot ahead of Ameer Webb, who clocked 20.00 seconds.
Earlier, Gatlin had also won the 100m race in the meet at Hayward Field.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app