Beijing: Sprint king Usain Bolt and American rival Justin Gatlin swept into the 200 metres final with consummate ease yesterday as they prepared to resume hostilities at the world championships.


USA's Justin Gatlin looks at the results after a semi-final heat of the men's 200 metres at the World Championships in Beijing yesterday. Pics/AFP

Gatlin, a two-time doping offender looking to avenge his defeat by Bolt in last weekend's 100m, clocked the fastest time of the semi-finals in 19.87 seconds in Beijing, with Bolt second fastest in 19.95 going into today's shootout.