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Coleman takes 100m national title as Gatlin sits out final

Daniels wins women’s 100

By PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press
Published: July 26, 2019, 8:15pm
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Christian Coleman celebrates in front of Michael Rodgers, right, as he wins the men’s 100-meter dash final at the U.S. Championships athletics meet, Friday, July 26, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Christian Coleman celebrates in front of Michael Rodgers, right, as he wins the men’s 100-meter dash final at the U.S. Championships athletics meet, Friday, July 26, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Photo Gallery

DES MOINES, Iowa — Christian Coleman didn’t plan the gesture. He didn’t even realize he was performing it.

Right as he crossed the finish line, Coleman outstretched his fingers on both hands in a “V” formation — for victory.

A convincing one at that.

Coleman cruised to the 100-meter title at the U.S.

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