Bromell sets world-leading time after Tokyo disappointment
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Track and field star, Trayvon Bromell banished his Olympic disappointment and beat his own world-leading time in the 100 m on Saturday, winning the Kip Keino Classic in 9.76 seconds in Nairobi.
The American was a favourite heading into the Tokyo Olympics but failed to reach the final in the event last month, coming up short of his previous world-leading 9.77 second performance set in June to finish his semi-final at the Games in 10.00 seconds.
But the 26-year-old Bromell was back in peak form for the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series event, exploding off the blocks and fending off Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala, who finished second in an African record of 9.77 seconds.
Bromell is now tied for sixth on the all-time list. "I may not have grabbed the gold in Tokyo but where I come from, I've already won," Bromell said in an Instagram post.
"I pray that I can continue to show you all that no matter what you go through, no one on this earth can control your fate."
Justin Gatlin, the 2004 Olympic champion was also in the race, ending third. The 39-year-old American, who has twice been banned for doping, failed to qualify for this year's Tokyo Games and was hoping to make amends in Kenya.
But he could not match fellow American Bromell and Kenyan Omanyala in the finish. "I came from an injury with the hope of getting a win here," said Gatlin, adding he will take a long break to decide his future.
"Hopefully let's wait and see what's in store for the new season," he added when asked if he planned to hang up his spikes.
Track and field star, Trayvon Bromell banished his Olympic disappointment and beat his own world-leading time in the 100 m on Saturday, winning the Kip Keino Classic in 9.76 seconds in Nairobi.
The American was a favourite heading into the Tokyo Olympics but failed to reach the final in the event last month, coming up short of his previous world-leading 9.77 second performance set in June to finish his semi-final at the Games in 10.00 seconds.
But the 26-year-old Bromell was back in peak form for the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series event, exploding off the blocks and fending off Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala, who finished second in an African record of 9.77 seconds.
Bromell is now tied for sixth on the all-time list. "I may not have grabbed the gold in Tokyo but where I come from, I've already won," Bromell said in an Instagram post.
"I pray that I can continue to show you all that no matter what you go through, no one on this earth can control your fate."
Justin Gatlin, the 2004 Olympic champion was also in the race, ending third. The 39-year-old American, who has twice been banned for doping, failed to qualify for this year's Tokyo Games and was hoping to make amends in Kenya.
But he could not match fellow American Bromell and Kenyan Omanyala in the finish. "I came from an injury with the hope of getting a win here," said Gatlin, adding he will take a long break to decide his future.
"Hopefully let's wait and see what's in store for the new season," he added when asked if he planned to hang up his spikes.
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