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Reuters

Tyson Gay ran down teenager Trayvon Bromell to win the men’s 100 metres at the US world championships trials on Friday.
The victory, in 9.87 seconds, put the 32-year-old Gay in the world championships for the first time since 2009.
Bromell, just 19, clearly had the jump on Gay but could not retain the advantage as the 2007 world champion powered to the lead to win by almost a tenth of a second.
“That kid – he’s tough,” Gay said of Bromell. “He got out good, it was just one of those 10 years of experience, dig-down moments I had to get him. It felt good though.
This win right here may be my most important win. I feel like it was the toughest
Tyson Gay
“This win right here may be my most important win. I feel like it was the toughest.”
Bromell clocked 9.96 to become the first teenager to make a US world championships team in the 100m.
Mike Rodgers claimed third in 9.97 seconds as he also won a ticket to Beijing.
Justin Gatlin, who has the year’s fastest time, has a bye in the 100m for Beijing and will compete only in the 200m in the trials beginning on Saturday.
Tori Bowie won the women’s final in 10.81 with English Gardner the runner-up at 10.86.
Gardner had equalled the year’s fastest time in the semi-finals, 10.79, but she could not hold off Bowie when it counted.
The third spot for Beijing went to collegian Jasmine Todd in 10.92.
“I for sure think we made a statement to the world today,” Bowie said. “But I am sure the other ladies are going to be just as prepared.”
The US had never previously had six women under 11 seconds in a 100m final.
Olympic silver medallist Carmelita Jeter just missed making it seven. She clocked 11.01 and failed to make the US team.
London Olympic gold medallist Sanya Richards-Ross was another casualty. She placed fifth in her 400m semi in 50.95, missing the final by one spot.


Tyson Gay books Beijing world championships berth with 100m win at US trials

Tyson Gay hits the tape to win the 100 metres ahead of Trayvon Bromell. Photo: AFP 

Tori Bowie (right) defeats English Gardner (centre) to win the women's 100. Photo: USA Today


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