Tyson Gay
Tyson Gay is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters and 200 meters. Born on August 9, 1982, in Lexington, Kentucky, he is one of the fastest sprinters in history, holding a personal best of 9.69 seconds in the 100 meters, which ranks him among the top sprinters globally. Gay has won multiple national titles and set world-leading times throughout his career, making him a formidable competitor alongside legends like Usain Bolt. His remarkable speed has earned him numerous accolades, but he is often remembered for his narrow defeats in high-stakes races, where milliseconds determined the outcome.
Born on Aug 09, 1982 (43 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 2 | 7.50 | 0.70% | +10% | 393,248 | 3,014 | $13,000 | 100$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,584 | $2,700,000 | 1,137$ |
| Totals | 3 | 68,279,259 | 31,598 | $2,713,000 | 1,237$ |
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United Kingdom:
The athletes he used to beat – including Tyson Gay, Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell and Justin Gatlin – were also quicker than the cream of the 2025 generation.
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Bahamas:
Tyson Gay won the gold medal behind American gold medalist Tyson Gay and Jamaican Asafa Powell.
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Bahamas:
Tyson Gay won a silver medal behind Derrick Atkins in Osaka.
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South Africa:
Tyson Gay finished second to Usain Bolt in the 100m race at the 2009 World Championships.
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