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Justin Gatlin, English Gardner lead Olympic 100m team

Justin Gatlin and English Gardner qualified for the U.S. Olympic team with wins in the men’s and women’s 100m.

Gatlin took the men’s competition in 9.80 seconds, the fastest time of the year. He will compete at his third Olympics in Rio and look to add to his four Olympic medals.

Gatlin made his Olympic debut at the 2004 Games where he won three medals. After missing the 2008 Olympics while serving a four-year doping ban, he returned to the track and competed at the London Games where he won bronze in the 100m.