Bolt admitted that his former rival made him perform better on the track.
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has opened up the toughest opponent of his glittering career.
Bolt would go on to beat Gatlin in the Olympic final but a year later, the American memorably beat his great rival in the 2017 IAAF World Championships 100-metre final. "He’s run fast times, he’s back and he’s doing great. I look at him like any other athlete, as a competitor."Gatlin responded, saying: "Usain is a great athlete, a great man. He leaves a huge void with his character and athleticism. I respect him utmost. Every time we come across the finish line I shake his hand.
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