By Mitch Phillips2 Min ReadSlideshow( 2 images) TOKYO( Reuters)-China’s Su Bingtian became the first Asian man to reach the Olympic 100 metres final for 89 years on Sunday, scorching to an Asian record of 9.83 in his semi-final, but pre-race favourite Trayvon Bromell failed to make it. The last Asian to appear in the final was Japan’s Taka Yoshioka, who came last in the 1932 Los Angeles final. Underlining the wide open nature of this year’s final was the performance of Lamont Marcell Jacobs, who

He’s a 26-year-old whose best days before this came in the long jump.... “ I’m the one who won the Olympics after him.... I thought my main competition would be the Americans.” Nope....

By Amy Tennery3 Min ReadNEW YORK( Reuters)-Athletes in the Olympic 100 metres are known for their big personalities, radiating the confidence that comes with being the fastest men on Earth, but American sprinter Trayvon Bromell is ready to let his feet do the talking in Tokyo. FILE PHOTO: May 15, 2021; Irvine, California, USA; Trayvon Bromell( USA) wins the 100m in 9.92 during the Track Meet in a World Athletics Continental Tour competition at Crean Lutheran High School.... Mandatory Credit: Ki

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