Usain Bolt ready for another golden showdown with rival Justin Gatlin

Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin will renew their battle for World Championship gold this afternoon after the pair cruised into today’s 200 metres final (1.55pm Irish time, live on BBC2).

Usain Bolt ready for another golden showdown with rival Justin Gatlin
Thu, 27 Aug, 2015 - 01:00
Feidhlim Kelly

Three days on from riding to the rescue of his beleaguered sport, the Jamaican continued his bid for half-lap glory with a strong display at the Bird’s Nest.

Bolt won his semi-final with a season’s best of 19.95 seconds, easing home ahead of South Africa’s Anaso Jobodwana.

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