Usain Bolt laughs off criticism from Justin Gatlin after London victory

"He's injured, gets a medical pass, that's what his country does. Our country doesn't do that," Gatlin was quoted as saying.

Usain Bolt laughs off criticism from Justin Gatlin after London victory

Usain Bolt accused sprint rival Justin Gatlin of "disrespect" after proving his fitness for the Rio Olympics in London on Friday night.

The six-time Olympic champion, making his first appearance since pulling out of the Jamaican trials with a hamstring strain and in his final race before Rio, clocked 19.89 seconds to win over 200 metres at the Muller Anniversary Games.

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