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Track agent accepts 2-year ban for doping talk to reporters

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FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, silver medal winner Justin Gatlin, of the United States, smiles during the medal ceremony for the men's 100m event at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar. Gatlin and Jamaican Asafa Powell may be late 30-something sprinters but they feel as youthful as ever. There's no retirement talk even with the Tokyo Games delayed for a year due to the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)

The old guards: Gatlin, Powell hanging on for games in 2021

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, of Jamaica, crosses the finish line followed by Gina Lückenkemper, of Germany, left, in a women's 100 meter race heat during the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

The Latest: Coleman wins gold in men’s 100 after dodging ban

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Empty stands are seen at the Khalifa International stadium 20 minutes before the start of competitions during the World Athletics Championships Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Doha, Qatar. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

The Latest: Chepkoech, Coburn qualify in steeplechase

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From right, Christian Coleman of the United States, Japan's Abdul Hakim Sani Brown and Barbados' Mario Burke compete during the men' 100 meters heats at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Back on track after avoiding ban, Coleman fastest at worlds

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Justin Gatlin competes in the men's 100 meter final during the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland. Reigning world 100-meter champion Justin Gatlin is 37 and still feels like he can keep up with the new kids in the starting block. He does feel old from time to time when he thinks about all the familiar faces who are no longer competing. (Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via AP, File)

Golden age: sprinter Justin Gatlin still feeling spry at 37

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2017, file photo, Justin Gatlin gestures after his heat in the Men's 100 meters during the World Athletics Championships in London. Gatlin just turned 36, which is elderly by sprinting standards. Yet the reigning world 100-meter champion and 2004 Olympic gold medalist shows no signs of slowing down. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Gatlin still going strong with new coach at age of 36

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 file photo, U.S. sprinter Justin Gatlin arrives for a training session ahead of the World Athletics Championships in London. World 100-meter champion Justin Gatlin says he has fired coach Dennis Mitchell following an undercover investigation that appeared to show people linked to the sprinter offering to supply performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Gatlin fires coach, ‘shocked’ by newspaper allegations

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Usain Bolt of Jamaica gestures with maiko, or an apprentice geisha, during a promotional event in Kyoto, western Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. Bolt says he has no regrets about retiring and is confident his world records will stand for at least another 15 years. The only sprinter to capture the 100 and 200 titles at three consecutive Olympics, Bolt retired last month after the world championships in London. He leaves the sport holding the world record of 9.58 seconds in the 100 meters and 19.19 in the 200. (Yosuke Mizuno/Kyodo News via AP)

Bolt predicts his world records could stand for 15-20 years

By JIM ARMSTRONG - Associated Press

Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam makes an attempt in the long jump of the heptathlon during the World Athletics Championships in London Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: Bowie wins 100 meters at world championships

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Gold medal winner United States' Justin Gatlin, centre, knees in front of Jamaica's Usain Bolt, left, who won bronze in the men's 100m final, during the World Athletics Championships in London Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Gatlin takes gold, pays respect to Bolt at worlds

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2004, file photo, Justin Gatlin, of the United States, reacts after winning the gold in the 100-meters at the Olympic Stadium during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. At rock bottom, American sprinter Justin Gatlin thought about wrapping his car around a tree because, &quot;no one is going to miss me.&quot; (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

In movie, Justin Gatlin reflects on rise, fall, rise again

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

United States' Justin Gatlin makes a face as he is booed when entering the stadium for the men's 100-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Justin Gatlin loses out on gold, gets booed too

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Jamaica's Usain Bolt, left, crosses the line to win gold in the men's 100-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Usain Bolt defeats Justin Gatlin to win third Olympic gold in 100 meters

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Justin Gatlin, front right, reacts after winning the 200-meter at the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Sunday, June 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Gatlin & Co. ready to face Bolt at worlds

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Justin Gatlin, of the U.S., celebrates after winning the men's 100 meters event at the Golden Gala athletics meeting, at Rome's Olympic Stadium, Thursday, June 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Gatlin takes Golden Gala 100m again

By DANIELLA MATAR - Associated Press

Galen Rupp celebrates as he breaks his own American record in the 10,000 meters finishing in 26 minutes, 44.36 seconds during &quot;Distance Night in Eugene&quot; at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, May 30, 2014. (AP Photo/The Register-Guard, Brian Davies)

James and Merritt in photo finish in the Pre 400

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Athletes from right, Justin Gatlin of the United States, Michael Rodgers of the United States and Nesta Carter of Jamaica cross the finishing line during their 100m of the Diamond League Track and Field competition in Shanghai, China Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Gatlin wins 100 at Shanghai Diamond League meet

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

Justin Gatlin, left, of the U.S. greets fellow countryman Mike Rodgers after the men's 100 meters race at the Golden Grand Prix Field and Track in Tokyo, Sunday, May 11, 2014. Gatlin won the men's 100 meters in a time of 10.02 seconds.(AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Gatlin clocks 10.02 to win in Tokyo

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Jamaica's Usain Bolt, right, goes to cross the finish line ahead of United States' Justin Gatlin, second from right, and Germany's Martin Keller in the women's 4x100-meter relay final at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Usain Bolt, Jamaica cap dominant world championships

By Pat Graham - Associated Press