Justin Gatlin Says He’s More Popular In Jamaica Than USA

[The Jamaican]

For the most part, American retired sprinter Justin Alexander Gatlin does not get the love in America that Jamaican track athletes get in Jamaica. According to the Olympic and World Champion, when he’s out and about in the US he does not get recognised as much as when he is in Jamaica.

“Jamaicans are the best fans, they are die heart, they just want really good competition,” said Gatlin before recalling a moment in time when he felt like “public enemy number one” in Jamaica. However, he found out later that it was never personal after getting support from Jamaicans on his podcast.


He even detailed a moment in time when he avoided a stopover in Jamaica and took a longer trip/flight to avoid the island. Gatlin was answering questions put to him by fellow retired sprinter and former record holder Asafa Powell on his podcast titled Fast Lane Lifestyle.


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For the most part, American retired sprinter Justin Alexander Gatlin does not get the love in Americ

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I had to go look him up because I don’t know who that is

 

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I can see it. Track & Field is much more appreciated in Jamaica as well as other countries than in the US.

 

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Drug cheat.

Hate to say it since he ran for the Gamecocks

 

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I believe it track stars only get love during the Olympics in the US

 

[SirRahX]

Track and Field might be the biggest sport in Jamaica. I get how they would know who the rivals are.

 

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