Gay wins 200 metres to secure world sprint double

OSAKA, Japan, Aug 30 (Reuters) American Tyson Gay became the third man in history to win the world championship sprint double when he powered to victory in the 200 metres final today.

Gay streaked home in a championship record time of 19.76 seconds four days after his victory in the 100 metres to match the feat of compatriots Maurice Greene in 1999 and Justin Gatlin two years ago.

Jamaica's Usain Bolt finished second in 19.91 and Gay's training partner and compatriot Wallace Spearmon took bronze in 20.05.

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