America’s Justin Gatlin has predicted that Nigeria born British athlete Chijindu Ujah will rule the 100 meters following the void that has been created at the top of the sport following the retirement of Usain Bolt.
Gatlin believes CJ Ujah will emerge as a major player in the 100m at world and Olympic level after taking the 2017 Diamond League title.
Gatlin said: ‘The thing with being a major medalist is you need two things – talent and confidence.
‘And Ujah has both. He has proven that in the last two years, especially in the last year.
‘There is no doubt now after the Diamond League season that he is one of the main guys.
‘This year he was always in the mix, always. If he lost, the margins were very small and that is Diamond League, against elite top competition.’
The American continued: ‘If he wants to keep being successful he needs to stay hungry, he can’t settle for being Diamond League champion.
He has to go after the big goal. For sure this guy is a gold medal contender.
Gatlin tips Ujah to dominate 100 meters in future
