Portugal's Francis Obikwelu holds his national flag as he leaves the track after the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games August 22, 2004. [Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S.] 

Portugal's Francis Obikwelu holds his national flag after the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games August 22, 2004. [Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S.] 

Ghana's Aziz Zakari, Justin Gatlin of the U.S. his compatriot Shawn Crawford, Portugal's Francis Obikwelu, Jamaica's Asafa Powell, (R-L) compete in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games August 22, 2004. [Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S.] 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates his gold medal in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games August 22, 2004. [Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. ] 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. (back) is congratulated by his compatriot Shawn Crawford after the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games August 22, 2004. [Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S.] 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates his gold medal in the final of the men's 100 metres with spectators at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Jason Reed MD 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August 22, 2004. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez CP/DL/MD 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final at the Athens Olympics. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez 

Justin Gatlin of the US kneels on the track after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. kneels on the track after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates with the crowd after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates with the crowd after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. concentrates before the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/David Gray MD/DL 

Justin Gatlin (L) of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 100 metres final with compatriot Shawn Crawford at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn CP/DL 

Ghana's Aziz Zakari, Justin Gatlin of the U.S. his compatriot Shawn Crawford, Portugal's Francis Obikwelu, Jamaica's Asafa Powell, (R-L) compete in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/David Gray MD/AA 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates in front of photographers' cameras after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell CP/DL 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates his gold medal in the final of the men's 100 metres with spectators at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Jason Reed MD 

Justin Gatlin of the US kneels on the track after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. kneels on the track after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates with his national flag after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates with his national flag after winning the men's 100 metres final, as the Olympic flame burns in the background at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final at the Athens Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu (background) at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates with the crowd after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin (L) of the U.S. celebrates with the crowd after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach 

Shawn Crawford of the U.S. reacts after the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. Crawford finished fourth. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn CP 

Portugal's Francis Obikwelu holds his national flag after the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Mike Blake CP/SV 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates his gold medal in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Mike Blake MD/SV 

Portugal's Francis Obikwelu holds his national flag after the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Mike Blake CP 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates his gold medal in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Mike Blake MD 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates his gold medal in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez MD/DL 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin (R) of the U.S. celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final ahead of compatriot Maurice Greene, Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and compatriot Shawn Crawford (L-R) at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich 

Portugal's Francis Obikwelu holds his national flag as he leaves the track at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Portugal's Francis Obikwelu holds his national flag as he leaves the track after the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

Kim Collins of St Kitts and Nevis, Ghana's Aziz Zakari, Justin Gatlin of the U.S. his compatriot Shawn Crawford, Portugal's Francis Obikwelu, Jamaica's Asafa Powell, Maurice Greene of the U.S. and Obadele Thompson of Barbados (R-L) compete in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/David Gray MD/DL 

Justin Gatlin (R) of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 100 metres final as compatriot Shawn Crawford runs over to congratulate him at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez CP/SV 

Justin Gatlin of the US (back) is congratulated by his compatriot Shawn Crawford after the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. (back) is congratulated by compatriot Shawn Crawford after the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez CP/DL 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin (R) of the U.S. celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final ahead of (L-R) compatriot Maurice Greene, Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and compatriot Shawn Crawford at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. crosses the finish line to win gold in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach MD/AA 

Justin Gatlin of the US kneels on the track after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. kneels on the track after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Jason Reed 

Justin Gatlin (R - L) of the U.S. his compatriot Shawn Crawford, Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. cross the finish line in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Jason Reed MD/DL 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin (R) of the U.S. celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final ahead of (L-R) compatriot Maurice Greene, Jamaica's Asafa Powell, Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and compatriot Shawn Crawford at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates with his national flag after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates with his national flag after winning the men's 100 metres final as the Olympic flame burns in the background at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. his compatriot Shawn Crawford, Portugal's Francis Obikwelu, Jamaica's Asafa Powell and Maurice Greene of the U.S. cross the finish line in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Jason Reed MD/AA 

Justin Gatlin of the US kneels on the track after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. kneels on the track after winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Jason Reed 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S., his compatriot Shawn Crawford and Portugal's Francis Obikwelu (R-L) cross the finish line in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez MD/SV 

Justin Gatlin of the US is congratulated by his compatriot Shawn Crawford after the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. (back) is congratulated by his compatriot Shawn Crawford after the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez 

Justin Gatlin of the US his compatriot Shawn Crawford and Portugals Francis Obikwelu cross the finish line in Athens. Justin Gatlin of the U.S., compatriot Shawn Crawford and Portugal's Francis Obikwelu (R-L) cross the finish line in the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds, ahead of Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez 

Justin Gatlin of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August 22, 2004. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez CP/DL 

Justin Gatlin of the US celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin (R) of the U.S. celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 100 metres final beside Portugal's Francis Obikwelu, Shawn Crawford of the U.S. and Kim Collins of St Kitts and Nevis (L-2nd R) at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the gold in a time of 9.85 seconds, ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich 

Justin Gatlin of the US is congratulated by his compatriot Shawn Crawford after the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. (back) is congratulated by his compatriot Shawn Crawford after the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn 

Justin Gatlin of the US is congratulated by his compatriot Shawn Crawford after the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Justin Gatlin of the U.S. (back) is congratulated by his compatriot Shawn Crawford after the final of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 22, 2004. Gatlin won the race in 9.85 seconds ahead of Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Maurice Greene of the U.S. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn 

Churandy Martina of the Neth Antilles, France's Ronald Pognon, Britain's Mark Lewis-Francis, Portugal's Francis Obikwelu and Jamaica's Dwight Thomas (L-R) run during the second round of the men's 100 metres at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 21, 2004. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis MD 

Francis Obikwelu of Portugal celebrates after winning the men's 100 metres during the Paris Golden League athletic meeting in Saint Denis near Paris, July 23, 2004. [Nigerian-born Portuguese Francis Obikwelu upset Olympic champion Maurice Greene on his 30th birthday with victory in the men's 100 metres at the Paris Golden League meeting on Friday. Obikwelu, a member of the minority Ibo tribe who emigrated to Portugal in 1994 and became a Portuguese citizen three years ago, clocked 10.06 seconds to the American champion's 10.14.] 

Francis Obikwelu of Portugal (L) crosses the finish line ahead of Maurice Greene of the U.S (R) at the end of the men's 100 metres during the Paris Golden League athletic meeting in Saint Denis near Paris, July 23, 2004. 

Obikwelu of Portugal celebrates after winning the men's 100 metres during the Paris Golden League athletic meeting. Francis Obikwelu of Portugal celebrates after winning the men's 100 metres during the Paris Golden League athletic meeting in Saint Denis near Paris, July 23, 2004. Nigerian-born Portuguese Francis Obikwelu upset Olympic champion Maurice Greene on his 30th birthday with victory in the men's 100 metres at the Paris Golden League meeting on Friday. Obikwelu, a member of the minority Ibo tribe who emigrated to Portugal in 1994 and became a Portuguese citizen three years ago, clocked 10.06 seconds to the American champion's 10.14. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier 

Obikwelu of Portugal crosses the finish line ahead of Greene of U.S at end of men's 100 metres during Paris Golden League athletic meeting. Francis Obikwelu of Portugal (L) crosses the finish line ahead of Maurice Greene of the U.S (R) at the end of the men's 100 metres during the Paris Golden League athletic meeting in Saint Denis near Paris, July 23, 2004. REUTERS/Emmanuel Fradin 

GARDENER OF GREAT BRITAIN WINS THE 60 METRES EVENT AT THE WORLD INDOOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BUDAPEST. Jason Gardener (2ndR) of Great Britain crosses the finish line to win the men's 60 metres event at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Budapest on March 5, 2004. Gardener won the race in 6.49 seconds ahead of Shawn Crawford (2ndL) of the United States and Yeroryios Theodoridis (3rdL) of Greece. Also pictured are Matic Osovnikar (L) of Slovenia, Simone Colli (3rdL) of Italy and Francis Obikwelu of Portugal (R). REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh 

GREEK KENTERIS SETS BEST TIME OF THE YEAR IN 200M EVENT DURING ATHENS' "TSIKLITIRIA 2001" TRACK AND FIELD MEETING.


Greek gold medalist Kostas Kenteris (C) sprints between Nigerian Francis Obikwelu (L) and Holland's Patrick Balkom Van during the 200m race of "Tsiklitiria 2001" track and field international Grand Prix in Athens' Olympic stadium June 11, 2001. Kenteris set the fastest time of the year with 20.10 seconds. 

Nigeria's Francis Obikwelu (L), Floyd Heard of the U.S. and Jamaica's Christopher Williams cross the line in their 200m second round heat at the Sydney Olympic Games, September 27, 2000. Heard won, Williams was second and Obikwelu was third, all three qualify for the semifinals.

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Namibian athlete Frankie Fredericks concentrates before the 200 meteres race at the Rieti International athletics meeting September 3, 2000. Fredericks finished third with a time of 20.79 seconds while Nigerian Francis Obikwelu won the race with 20.21 seconds.

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Nigerian Francis Obikwelu wins the Mens 200 meter event at the All-Africa Games September 18. Obikwela took the gold medal in a time of 20.06 seconds.

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NIGERIAN FRANCIS OBIKWELU, MAURICE GREENE OF THE U.S.AND BRAZILIAN CLAUDINEI DA SILVA POSE WITH THEIR MEDALS ON PODIUM AFTER THE 200 METERS AWARD CEREMONY.


(L-R) Nigerian Francis Obikwelu, Maurice Greene of the U.S.and Brazilian Claudinei da Silva pose with their medals on podium after the 200 meters award ceremony at the 7th IAAF world championships in athletics in Seville August 27. Greene of the U.S. won the gold medal, Da Silva won the silver and Obikwelu took the bronze. 

Brazilian Claudinei da Silva hides his aye with his silver medal after the 200 meters award ceremony at the 7th IAAF world championships in athletics in Seville August 27. Maurice Greene of the U.S. won the gold medal and Nigerian francis Obikwelu took the bronze.

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Maurice Greene of the U.S (L) crosses the finish line ahead of Francis Obikwelu of Nigeria to win the men's 200 meters at the 7th IAAF world championships in athletics in Seville August 27. Greene won the gold medal with a time of 19.90 seconds. Obikwelu won the bronze medal with a time of 20.11 seconds.

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Nigerian Francis Obikwelu runs the bend during his 200 meters qualifying round at the 7th IAAF world championships in athletics in Seville August 24. Obikwelu clocked a time of 22.58 and advanced to the quarter finals.

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