• Justin Gatlin takes silver and Andre De Grasse bronze
The king is dead. Long live the king. Athletics has been searching for the undisputed fastest man in the world since Usain Bolt’s retirement in 2017. And in Christian Coleman, who powered to a stunning 100m world title in 9.76, a personal best and the sixth fastest time in history, it undoubtedly has found its man.
Some – like the legendary Michael Johnson – believe the missed drugs tests that nearly derailed the 23-year-old American’s career last month must prevent him becoming the face of his sport. But it is too late for that. For better or worse, that is what the softly spoken athlete undoubtedly is.
Written by Sean Ingle in Doha
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/sep/28/christian-coleman-mens-100m-gold-world-athletics-championships under the title “Christian Coleman wins men’s 100m gold at World Athletics Championships”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
