“I wanted to see what sports were like... I went out for the track team. And then I got a D on my report card and my mom pulled me off the track team; I was very upset.”

American sprinter

Justin Gatlin is an American retired sprinter, born in 1982, known for his success in the 60 meters, 100 meters, and 200 meters. He won Olympic and world titles across a long career, including the 100 meters at the 2004 Olympics and multiple World Championships. His record includes world titles in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 60 meters indoors, and the 4 × 100 meters relay. He also earned relay gold at the World Athletics Relays and won the Diamond League trophy in the 100 meters three times, in 2013, 2014, and 2015. His name is often associated with sprinting at the highest level over more than a decade.