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I have 'no problem' with Gatlin, says Bolt

Friday, August 28 2015 by SNTV
  • Script: SOUNDBITE: (English) Usain Bolt, Jamaica, gold medallist, men's 200 metres:

    "I have no problem with Justin Gatlin. He is a competitor. I have said it over and over again… One thing my coach always tells me is that when it comes to a championship - you can always know that Justin Gatlin is going to show up. I live for competition. I respect the fact that he always shows up and tries to get the job done. For me, he talks a lot. I've noticed over the years but that's just who is. Leading up to the championships, he is going to say a lot of stuff. But after the championships - he confuses you - you feel like he's your best friend so it's just one of those things that I have learnt over the years. That's just how he is. He shows that he is a competitor leading up to the championship. And then when it's time to relax he just chills out."

    SOUNDBITE: (English) Usain Bolt, Jamaica, gold medallist, men's 200 metres:

    "When I came and I jumped over the fence I gave one of the guys who were following me the spikes to hold and when I started to do my interviews I looked around and he was gone. And I was like 'Hey. Bring my spikes!' And I had to shout to get back my spikes. After Rio, my sponsors want me to go one more year but my coach says 'Listen to me, if you are not going to be serious about going to the World Championships in London then I shouldn't do it'. So, it's all about how I feel after Rio. If I can really put my body through one more season, if I am going to be focussed and determined then that will be determined if I compete after Rio. So we will see."

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