Gatlin snaps over snapshot

Justin Gatlin revealed tonight he was inspired to Olympic 100 metres glory by an intruder who entered the call room as he was putting his spikes on and wanted to take close-up photographs of his tattoos.

Gatlin snaps over snapshot

Justin Gatlin revealed tonight he was inspired to Olympic 100 metres glory by an intruder who entered the call room as he was putting his spikes on and wanted to take close-up photographs of his tattoos.

The 22-year-old came out and ran the race of his life in the second fastest Olympic final ever to strike gold in 9.85 seconds, ahead of Francis Obikwelu and 2000 champion Maurice Green.

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