Justin Gatlin fails to qualify for 200-meter final in Rio

Justin Gatlin has failed to qualify for the final of the 200 meters after placing third in his semifinal heat the Olympics.

Gatlin, who took the silver medal behind Usain Bolt in the 100 meters, finished in 20.13 seconds on Wednesday.

Alonso Edward of Panama won the last of the three semifinal heats in 20.07, followed by Churandy Martina of Netherlands in 20.10.

Bolt was the fastest qualifier in a season-leading 19.78 and is on track for his eighth Olympic gold medal. He is aiming for a third straight sprint double at the Olympics.

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