Tyson Gay

American sprinter · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1982 · age 44

Tyson Gay is a retired American track and field sprinter who competed in the 100 and 200 meters. His 100 m personal best of 9.69 seconds is the American record and makes him tied for the second fastest athlete over 100 m ever, along with Yohan Blake of Jamaica.

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A life in dates

2010“Coming up short in '08 and not making the final, it was terrible. I have to bring the hardware home. I have to. I would trade anything in the world for that.”In their words15 June 2010Time to beat Bolt or shut up, says Gay, FOX SPORTSRead the whole statement

2007“I have done a big step forward in the direction of Beijing 2008 - and this will be the big goal, Beijing in another year. We have to wait and see what happens until then.”In their words24 August 2007Osaka 2007 - Men's 100m: Tyson Gay - one mission completed, more to come,WORLD ATHLETICSRead the whole statement

2004“I had ups and downs in my career. At the Olympic trials in 2004 I cramped and in 2005 I was fourth at the World Championships in Helsinki.”In their wordsRead the whole statement

1982Born9 August 1982

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Gay after winning the 100 m at the Osaka World Championships

Gay being interviewed in Osaka

Gay (center) receiving his World Championship gold medal alongside Usain Bolt (left) and Wallace Spearmon (right)

Gay leading in the 200 m against (left to right) Anastasios Gousis, Usain Bolt and Churandy Martina

Gay trailed behind Bolt but set a new US record in the 100 m World final

Gay (center left) ready to set his 200 m straight world best

Gay winning the Diamond Race final at the Memorial van Damme

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Tyson Gay

7 statements, newest first

I know that I have a bad start. That has always been the case, even in high-school.
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I can’t yet believe that I am the World champion.
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I will now relax and have some massages before concentrating on the 200 metres.
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