Gay had to equal his personal best to beat off Olympic champion Bolt's Jamaican compatriot and former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell, who ran 9.88 for the silver medal.
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Tyson Gay of United States gestures after winning the men's 100 meters during the IAAF Golden Gala in Rome's Olympic stadium, Friday, July 10, 2009 |
Another Jamaican, Yohan Blake, came third with a time of 9.96 in the second attempt at the race after Daniel Bailey of Antigua false started.