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Gay runs wind-aided 9.68 to qualify for U.S. Olympic team

Associated Press

Sunday, June 29, 2008

EUGENE, Ore. -- Perhaps Tyson Gay ought to thank Usain Bolt for beating him so soundly and so surprisingly last month. That lopsided loss -- Gay was a distant second as Bolt broke the world record in the 100 meters -- led to some serious tinkering. Gay and his coach, former sprinter Jon Drummond, took a look at his start, his stride, his strategy. Seems fair to say they knew what they were doing: On Sunday, Gay ran 100 meters faster than anyone ever has. A blur in blue, Gay clocked 9.68 secon ...

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