by Larry Eder
Rodgers, Gay, Bailey, Zurich 2014, photo by PhotoRun.net
Gay for Kingston
KINGSTON (JAM): Jamaica Observer informs that US sprint record holder Tyson Gay has been added to the Jamaica International Invitational line-up, replacing compatriot Justin Gatlin, who was forced to withdraw due to other commitments. Gatlin, was earlier announced to compete in the 100m at the May 9th meet set for the National Stadium. Gay is expected to face the likes of Americans Ryan Bailey and Walter Dix in the event, with Jamaicans Nesta Carter and Nickel Ashmeade also confirmed for the meet.
(Editor’s note: Tyson Gay is a crowd favorite. He took his lumps like a man should, and he still has the rights, per WADA and IAAF to compete. I am so tired of the drug cheat reference after athletes serve their time and are allowed by international sport to compete. I applaud European Athletics events and DL for putting their line in the sand. That is their right. Not sure what else to say.)
