are really important, personal and relay,'' Martina said. Martina ran a strong second leg against 100 champ Christophe Lemaitre , and 200 silver medalist Patrick van Luijk finished it off for the surprise victory. Favorite Britain dropped
Defending champion Christophe Lemaitre easily qualified for the 100-meter semifinal at the European Championships on Wednesday along with French compatriot Jimmy Vicaut
86 in Oslo, Norway, whisked himself past journalists after the race with thumbs upturned. European champion Christophe Lemaitre and American Walter Dix -- the silver medalist in the 100 in Daegu -- also coasted through their heats along
consolation semifinal. TRACK AND FIELD: World-record holder Usain Bolt cruised to victory over European champion Christophe Lemaitre in the 200 meters at a meet in Saint-Denis, France. The Jamaican sprinter clocked 20.03 seconds. Lemaitre
The drive to catch Bolt in the 200-meter final drew personal bests from America's Walter Dix and France's Christophe Lemaitre on Saturday. Dix took silver in 19.70 seconds ahead of Lemaitre, who claimed bronze in 19.80 seconds. Norway's
was in my lane, but I still have to say sorry to the American guy." France, with 200-meter bronze medalist Christophe Lemaitre running the second leg, benefited from the mix ups to take silver (38.20 seconds), with Saint Kitts and Nevis
victory SAINT-DENIS, France | World record holder Usain Bolt cruised to an easy victory over European champion Christophe Lemaitre in the 200 meters at the Areva athletics meet. The Jamaican clocked 20.03 seconds, well off his record of 19