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Tyson Gay Breaks U.S. 100-meter Record

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SportsTyson Gay Breaks U.S. 100-meter RecordTyson Gay Breaks U.S. 100-meter RecordThe Associated PressWorld champion Tyson Gay set a new American record in the 100 meters, winning a quarterfinal heat at the U.S. Track and Field trials in a time of 9.77 seconds, breaking Maurice Greene's mark of 9.79 set in 1999. (June 28)There's a new American record in the men's 100 meters. Reigning world champion Tyson Gay sets the mark at the USA Track and Field trials.He hit the tape in 9.77 seconds, despite easing up a bit over his final few strides.That breaks Maurice Greene's U.S mark of 9.79 set in 1999. SOT: Tyson GayThe WORLD record is 9.72, set by Jamaica's Usain Bolt last month.Gay's performance came in a quarterfinal heat. SOT: Tyson GayBut he almost didn't get a chance to run in that race. Earlier in the day, Gay led by a large margin in his opening heat, but he eased up a lot with about 30 meters left. With the rest of the field catching up, Gay was forced to accelerate and he lunged across the finish line in fourth place, good enough to advance.

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