[The race of the weekend is Saturday's professional 4X100-meter relay, which an American team has won for the last five years.] It was really exciting as a college athlete watching the red, white and blue run the last day, ... Everybody comes on the last day to watch the professionals, whether it's raining or not.

Justin Gatlin

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I am satisfied with the race, especially the track and the local fans. Shanghai gives me a very good impression. I will come here again next year.

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It would be nice to grab first place in both events. If I run a great race tomorrow I can finish top of the 200 as well.

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