Doubts raised by Gatlin deal
BRITISH Olympic gold medallist Jason Gardener has condemned the decision of US sportswear giant Nike to hand a new sponsorship deal to controversial United States sprinter Justin Gatlin.
Gatlin dominated the 100m and 200m last year but remains a contentious figure having served two doping bans, including a four-year suspension between 2006 and 2010.
The 33-year-old American was previously sponsored by Nike but has been wearing Chinese firm Xtep’s kit since 2012.
Gardener said: “Nothing surprises me but this is another bad message being sent out by our sport.”