Bolt and Gatlin set for showdown in Beijing

Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, and in-form sprinter Justin Gatlin
are set to contest an explosive duel at the World Championships,
with Bolt’s track domination and world record under threat
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Usain Bolt Jamaica Age: 28
Justin Gatlin USA Age: 33

ATHLETICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 22-30, Beijing, China

PERSONAL BESTS
9.58 WR 100m 9.74
19.19 WR 200m 19.57

MEDALS
Olympic Games /
World Championships

Apart from false start in Daegu in 2011, Bolt is unbeaten at Olympics or World Championships since 2008

World champion in 2005, but has served two doping bans
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RACES IN 2015

April: Wins exhibition in Rio de Janeiro in disappointing 10.12
July: After struggles with form and fitness, wins 100m final at London Anniversary Games in 9.87, in only third race of season

May: Personal best of 9.74 in Doha – world best in 2015
June: Beats Bolt’s Diamond League record in Rome
July: Victory in Monaco is fourth win under 9.80 this season
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Source: IAAF Pictures: Getty Images
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