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Summary Former world champion Tyson Gay won the 100 metres at the London Grand Prix.
Tyson Gay led home an American one-two to win the 100 metres at the London Grand Prix on Friday as he prepares for the Olympics in the British capital.The former world champion won in 10.03 seconds in a headwind of 1.2 meters per second, ahead of compatriot Ryan Bailey and Nesta Carter of Jamaica.Im in pretty good shape, I just need to work on some things on my groin area with my physio and I should be good to go, Gay said. I feel I know how to mentally prepare for this type of weather and this was the best place to prepare for the games.Asafa Powell, one of Gays chief rivals, was forced to withdraw with a groin strain to ensure he is fit for the July 27-Aug. 12 Olympics.Aries Merritt of the United States won the 110 hurdles in 12.93 seconds equaling his own world-leading time this year after former Olympic champion Liu Xiang qualified for the final but withdrew with a back strain.Home favorite Mo Farah enjoyed a comfortable victory in the 5,000 meters in 13 minutes 6.04 seconds, more than 3 seconds ahead of Collis Birmingham of Australia.
