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Justin Gatlin to Run 100m Race Over Water in Rio

Justin Gatlin to Run 100m Race Over Water in Rio

Two-time World Champion Justin Gatlin will run a 100m race on top of a lake in Rio De Janeiro on Sunday, according to Nick Zaccardi of NBC Sports. Gatlin wi

Jun 2, 2016 by Taylor Dutch
Justin Gatlin to Run 100m Race Over Water in Rio
Two-time World Champion Justin Gatlin will run a 100m race on top of a lake in Rio De Janeiro on Sunday, according to Nick Zaccardi of NBC Sports.

Gatlin will face 2008 Olympic silver medalist Richard Thompson and two Brazilian sprinters for this weekend’s Mano a Mano race. The track is built to stand above a lake and provides unique views for fans to watch from shore (image from Mano a Mano).

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The 2004 Olympic Champion is no stranger to odd races. In 2011, Gatlin ran a 9.45 100m with several high-powered fans blowing him into the finish line. The race was filmed by a Japanese television show and posted on YouTube for all to see.

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