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Tyson Gay

1982–

United States

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Tyson Gay (born August 9, 1982) is an American retired 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. Gay has won medals in many major international competitions, which include 3 gold medals in the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m relay at the 2007 Osaka World Championships.

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