Comments on: Escambia County’s Justin Gatlin Takes Bronze

By: bill

bill — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:56:16 +0000

Justin’s problems came to him because he was naive and trusted a crooked coach. He paid the price for it and has made a tremendous comeback. Linda is right; Justin has shown great character and determination. Congratulations for another great achievement.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 04:16:11 +0000

Congratulations Mr Gatlin.

By: Darlene Hart

Darlene Hart — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:02:01 +0000

Good JOB Justin.

By: PSU1Earl

PSU1Earl — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:11:38 +0000

My family was cheering for you the entire way… Thanks Justin for making us all proud… and congratulations! There will always be the doubters and critics, but stay true to your heart and goals…

By: Sammy

Sammy — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:06:05 +0000

CONGRATS JUSTIN!!!! YOU MAKE US PROUD!!!!

By: NWFLA Linda

NWFLA Linda — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:22:36 +0000

Chalky, your opinion is just that – your opinion. Mine is that Mr. Gatlin handled the ban with grace and dignity. The first drug was prescribed for ADD and even the commission claimed it to be exceptional circumstances – the second event was not proven with 100% certainty. Both, however, were enough to cause the ban. Rather than sulk and whine after his appeal, he fought and worked to come back. I truly don’t give a flip about the Olympics, did not attend Woodham, and might not know him if I fell over him but I am proud of Justin Gatlin for what he was able to accomplish through stength of character and that represents Pensacola far better than much of what makes the news here in northwest Florida or even the fact he can run fast. I’d call it character and something kids would do well to emulate.

By: chalky

chalky — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:40:28 +0000

A role model?
An athlete caught and banned not once but twice for doping offences?
Some role model!!

By: JIM W

JIM W — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:55:10 +0000

You make America proud. Congrats and keep up the awesome work.

By: melissa

melissa — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:12:39 +0000

CONGRATS TO YOU JUSTIN AND TO WHOEVER RAISED YOU FOR DOING A GREAT JOB. ENJOY YOUR WINNINGS

By: jm

jm — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:10:40 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS…….WAY TO GO!! SO PROUD OF YOU!! WHAT A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT AND ROLE MODEL. GREAT, GREAT JOB!!