Olympic medalist
Justin Gatlin after winning the 100 m event at the 2005 IAAF World Championships
Medal record
Men's athletics
Gold	2004 Athens	100 m
Silver	2004 Athens	4x100 m Relay
Bronze	2004 Athens	200 m

Justin Gatlin (born February 10, 1982) is an American sprinter. He is an Olympic gold medalist who shares the world record in the 100 m sprint (with Asafa Powell), with a time of 9.77 seconds. He is currently serving an eight-year ban from track and field for testing positive for doping. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (604x1070, 128 KB) Summary Justin Gatlin in Helsinki, 07 08 2005, 10th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, after he won 100 Metres. ... A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium, except for the marathons (which were run from Marathonas to the Kallimarmaro Stadium), the road walk (through the streets of Athens), and the shot put, which was held at the Ancient Olympia Stadium. ... Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium, except for the marathons (which were run from Marathonas to the Kallimarmaro Stadium), the road walk (through the streets of Athens), and the shot put, which was held at the Ancient Olympia Stadium. ... Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium, except for the marathons (which were run from Marathonas to the Kallimarmaro Stadium), the road walk (through the streets of Athens), and the shot put, which was held at the Ancient Olympia Stadium. ... February 10 is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Sprints are short running races in athletics. ... A world record is the best performance in a certain discipline, usually a sports event. ... (Redirected from 100 m) 100m is the classic sprint race distance. ... Asafa Powell in 2006. ... Doping drugs on display at The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland In sports, doping refers to the use of performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids, particularly those that are forbidden by the organizations that regulate competitions. ...

Biography

Gatlin was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Woodham High School in Pensacola, Florida. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Name Woodham High School Address 150 East Burgess Road Town Pensacola, Florida 32503 Established 1965 Type Public secondary Religion Secular Students Coeducational Grades 9 to 12 Accreditation Florida State Department of Education District Escambia County School District Mascot Titans Colors Columbia Blue and White Yearbook Mnemosyne Website Link Woodham High... Nickname: Location of Pensacola, Florida (top left) Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Escambia Government  - Mayor John Fogg Area  - City 39. ...

In the fall of 2000, Gatlin arrived at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as a good high school 110 m hurdler. During high school, Justin was recruited by UT assistant Vince Anderson. Anderson had to convince Tennessee head coach Bill Webb that Justin was fast enough to compete at the Southeastern Conference level. After training and competing in UT's program for two years under the guidance of former Tennessee assistant Vince Anderson, Gatlin won six consecutive NCAA titles. In the fall of 2002, Gatlin left Tennessee after his sophomore season to join the professional ranks. Just two years later, he won the gold medal in the 100 m (9.85 s) at the 2004 Summer Olympics, narrowly beating Francis Obikwelu of Portugal and the defending champion Maurice Greene. He also won a bronze medal in a USA sweep of the 200 m race, and a silver medal as a member of the 4 x 100 m relay squad. In the 2005 World Athletics Championships in Helsinki, he again triumphed over 2003 champion Kim Collins, capturing the gold medal in the 100 m. 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system. ... Alternate uses: Knoxville (disambiguation) Knoxville is a city located in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. ... Main article: Secondary education High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory education, which is otherwise known as secondary education. ... The 110m Hurdles are an Olympic track and field athletics discipline run by men. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often pronounced N-C-Double-A or N-C-Two-A ) is a voluntary association of about 1,200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system. ... The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stÅ­dÄ“rÄ•, meaning to direct ones zeal at; hence a student is one who directs zeal at a subject. ... The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ... Francis Obirah Obikwelu, born November 22, 1978 in Nigeria and Portuguese citizen since 2001, is a sprint athlete specializing in 100 m and 200 m, who finished second in the 100 m at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, the first medal ever in athletics sprinting events for Portugal. ... Maurice Greene (born July 23, 1974) is an American sprinter in athletics, who holds several world records and Olympic medals. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The World Championships in Athletics is an event organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations. ... Nickname: Location of Helsinki in Northern Europe Coordinates: Country Finland Province Southern Finland Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Charter 1550 Capital city 1812 Government  - Lord Mayor Jussi Pajunen  - Mayor Pekka Korpinen  - Mayor Ilkka-Christian Björklund  - Mayor Pekka Sauri  - Mayor Paula Kokkonen Area  - City 187. ... Kim Collins (born April 5, 1976) is a sprinter from Saint Kitts and Nevis. ...

Gatlin's Olympic 100 m final time is the second fastest in Olympic history, and his fastest recorded 200 m time of 19.86 seconds, although wind-aided, is the fastest mark for a junior (under 20) athlete.

In 2001, Gatlin was banned from international competition for two years after testing positive for amphetamines. Gatlin appealed on the grounds that the positive test had been due to medication that he had been taking since his childhood when he was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. The appeal resulted in an early reinstatement by the IAAF. [1] Amphetamine or Amfetamine (Alpha-Methyl-PHenEThylAMINE), also known as, beta-phenyl-isopropylamine, and benzedrine, is a prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. ... Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (sometimes referred to as ADD for those without hyperactivity) is thought to be a neurological disorder, always present from childhood, which manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractibility. ...

On August 7, 2005, Gatlin clocked a 100 m time of 9.88 seconds to win the World Championship in Helsinki. Starting as a favorite and with world record holder Asafa Powell not competing due to injury, Gatlin beat his competitors by the widest margin ever seen at a men's World Championship 100 m to capture the Olympic-World Championship double. Gatlin also won the 200 m, becoming the second person in athletics history to win both sprint distances during a single World Championship (the first was Maurice Greene in 1999). In the 200 m event, American athletes earned the top four places, the first time any country had done so in World Championship athletics history. August 7 is the 219th day of the year (220th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Helsinki Olympic Stadium at the opening day of the 2005 World Championships in Athletics. ... Nickname: Location of Helsinki in Northern Europe Coordinates: Country Finland Province Southern Finland Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Charter 1550 Capital city 1812 Government  - Lord Mayor Jussi Pajunen  - Mayor Pekka Korpinen  - Mayor Ilkka-Christian Björklund  - Mayor Pekka Sauri  - Mayor Paula Kokkonen Area  - City 187. ... Asafa Powell in 2006. ... The 7th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Olympic Stadium, Seville, Spain, between the August 20 and August 29. ...

On May 12, 2006, Gatlin, running in the final of the IAAF Super Tour meeting in Doha, Qatar, equalled the 100m world record of 9.77s(set in 2005 by Jamaica's Asafa Powell). It had originally been reported that he had beaten the record, with a time of 9.76 seconds +1.7m/s wind. However, the IAAF revealed on May 16 that his time had been 9.766 seconds, which was subsequently rounded up to 9.77, in line with regulations. Shortly thereafter, with the track and field community itching for a Gatlin-Powell showdown, the two both appeared at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon. No agreement could be reached with the meet organizers, however, so the two competed in separate heats, but Gatlin won the event with a time of 9.88 seconds over Powell's 9.93 seconds. After the race, Gatlin commented that: May 12 is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is the international governing body for the sport of athletics (known in the US as track and field). It was founded in 1912 at its first Congress in Stockholm, Sweden by representatives from 17 national athletics federations as the International Amateur Athletics Federation. ... Doha (Arabic: , transliteration: or ), population 400,051 (2005 census), is the capital of Qatar and is at , on the Persian Gulf. ... Asafa Powell in 2006. ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Prefontaine Classic is one of the premier track and field meets in the United States. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ...

My income is to run and make as much money as I can and be successful. I am not being scared about running against anybody. It’s a business move. You have to go out there and make sure that the races are good. [2]

Gatlin pulled out of a meeting with Powell set for July 28, 2006 at the London Grand Prix. July 28 is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Gatlin is currently living and training in Raleigh, North Carolina where he also attends St. Augustine's College. He is a regular competitor on Spike TV's show Pros vs Joes, which pits professional athletes against nonprofessionals. Nickname: Motto: You Can See the Whole State from Here Map of Wake County, North Carolina Coordinates: , Country United States State North Carolina County Wake County i Founded 1792 Government  - Mayor Charles Meeker (D) Area  - City  134. ... External link St. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pros vs Joes is an American physical reality game show. ...

On November 29, 2006 ESPN reported that Gatlin had worked out with the Houston Texans football team, although, he has little football experience and "has not played football since 10th grade".[3] November 29 is the 333rd day of the year (334th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... City Houston, Texas Team colors Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red, and Liberty White Head Coach Gary Kubiak Owner Robert C. McNair General manager Rick Smith Mascot Toro League/Conference affiliations National Football League (2002–present) American Football Conference (2002-present) AFC South (2002-present) Team history Houston Texans (2002–present...

On December 19th 2006 ESPN reported that Gatlin will work with Woodham High School's track team as a voluntary coach. He will help his old high school with "some workouts, sprint work, block work, where he sees something and can give encouragement." [4] December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Name Woodham High School Address 150 East Burgess Road Town Pensacola, Florida 32503 Established 1965 Type Public secondary Religion Secular Students Coeducational Grades 9 to 12 Accreditation Florida State Department of Education District Escambia County School District Mascot Titans Colors Columbia Blue and White Yearbook Mnemosyne Website Link Woodham High...

On May 4th 2007 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL team announced that Gatlin would be one of 28 free agents taken to their 2007 rookie camp on tryout contracts, and is considered to be the most intriguing unsigned athlete in attendance. Gatlin will be trying out for the team as a Wide Receiver [5] May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... City Tampa Bay, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference... The wide receiver (WR) position in American and Canadian football is the pass-catching specialist. ...

Doping Case

On July 29, 2006 Justin Gatlin told the media that he had been informed by the USADA that he had given a positive doping test in April the same year. [6] He did, however, claim his innocence in the matter: "I cannot account for these results, because I have never knowingly used any banned substance or authorised anyone to administer such a substance to me." July 29 is the 210th day of the year (211th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), which began operations on 1 October 2000, is a non-governmental agency responsible for implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code in the United States. ...

The substance that it is believed that Gatlin has being tested positive was "testosterone or its precursor". [7] The failed test was revealed after a relay race on April 22, 2006 in Lawrence, Kansas, USA. [8] The "B" sample was confirmed as positive in July. is the 112th day of the year (113th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Lawrence is a river city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States, 41 miles (66 km) west of Kansas City, along the banks of both the Kansas (Kaw) and Wakarusa Rivers. ...

Gatlin is coached by Trevor Graham. Among athletes Graham has coached, eight have tested positive or received bans for performance enhancing drugs. After Gatlin's failed test, Graham stated in an interview that Gatlin had been set up [9], [10] Specifically, he blamed massage therapist Christopher Whetstine, for rubbing a creme with testosterone onto Gatlin without his knowledge. The therapist denied this claim, saying: "Trevor Graham is not speaking on behalf of Justin Gatlin and the story about me is not true!" " [11] Trevor Graham is a Jamaican-born athletics coach, based in the United States. ...

On August 22, 2006 Gatlin agreed to an eight year ban from track and field, avoiding a lifetime ban in exchange for his cooperation with the doping authorities, and because of the "exceptional circumstances" surrounding his first positive drug test. [12] August 22 is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Possible NFL Career

It has also been reported that Gatlin plans to serve his eight year ban from the track on a football field. Following the 2007 NFL Draft Gatlin worked out with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in hopes of being a wide receiver. [13] The 2007 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. ... City Tampa Bay, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference...

Personal Statistics

• Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
• Weight: 183 lbs (83 kg)

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See also

• World record progression 100 metres men

The first world record in the 100 m for men (athletics) was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912[1]. World record progression for the mens 100 m Jim Thorpe was rumored to have run the 100 m dash in 10. ...

External links

• IAAF profile for Justin Gatlin
• BBC report of Gatlin's World Championship win
• Michael Johnson on Justin Gatlin
• United States Olympic team biography of Justin Gatlin
• BBC: Gatlin denied outright 100m mark
• Justin Gatlin interview: YOUNG MONEY Magazine