• Controversial
American sprinter wins in 9.76sec• Justin Gatlin takes silver and Andre De Grasse bronze
The king is dead. Long live the king. Athletics has been scavenging for an undisputed holder of the fastest man in the world title since Usain Bolt’s retirement in 2017. In Christian Coleman, who powered to a stunning 100m world championship gold medal in 9.76sec, a personal best and the fastest time since 2015, it has undoubtedly found its man.
Some - like the legendary Michael Johnson - believe the missed drugs tests that nearly derailed the 23-year-old American’s career last month should prevent him becoming the face of his sport. But it is too late for that now. For better or worse, that is what he undoubtedly is.