LONDON - Usain Bolt has reignited his rivalry with fellow sprinter Justin Gatlin, accusing the American of "disrespect", just two weeks before the Rio Olympics. "At the end of the day when you command a certain power in track and field sometimes you can exercise it," he said, alluding to preferential treatment for Bolt. Bolt laughed off the criticism led by Gatlin, who has served two bans for doping. Speaking to reporters at the US Olympic trials in Eugene earlier this month, Gatlin said he was in no doubt that Bolt would be fit to run at the Olympics, which begin on August 5. Gatlin, 34, who took silver behind Bolt at last year's world championships in the 100m and 200m, has been one of Bolt's most consistent rivals in recent years.

Source: Bangkok Post July 23, 2016 11:48 UTC