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American legend Justin Gatlin believes Jamaica may have found its new Usain Bolt in the 200 meters in Bryan Levell.
Retired American sprint icon Justin Gatlin has tipped Jamaica’s Bryan Levell to lead the Caribbean nation’s resurgence in the men’s 200m after his eye-catching bronze medal at the 2025 Tokyo World Championships.
The men’s 200m final was one of the highlights of the championships, with American star Noah Lyles confirming his dominance by storming to a fourth successive world title in 19.52 seconds.
Fellow American Kenny Bednarek pushed him all the way, finishing just behind in 19.58s, while Levell, only 21 years old, ran the race of his life to clock a personal best 19.64s and secure the final podium place.
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He edged out Botswana’s Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, who finished just outside the medals.
For Jamaica, Levell’s achievement carried extra weight. In recent years, the nation that once produced sprint legends such as Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake has struggled to find a consistent global threat in the men’s 200m.
Levell’s Maturity is Beyond His Years
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Gatlin, himself an Olympic and world champion, believes Levell’s performance signals a changing tide.
“Listen — this is exactly why I had him as my number one pick going into this championship,” Gatlin explained on Ready Set Go. “He’s had a really strong season, and he’s working with a top-level coach. That means he’s not only got bona fide guidance, but he’s also training with athletes who know what it takes to win at the highest level.”
What impressed Gatlin most was Levell’s maturity. Despite his age, the Jamaican handled the rounds like a seasoned professional. “Yes, he’s only 21, but the way he ran showed composure beyond his years,” Gatlin continued.
“He looked calm, left something in the tank for the final, and when he stepped on that big stage, he delivered.”
That Is How a Champion Runs
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In the final itself, Levell executed his race plan with precision. “When he came off the turn, it was textbook,” Gatlin noted. “That’s how a champion runs — strong, controlled, confident. He held on as long as he could and earned that bronze. That was a statement performance.”
While Noah Lyles reaffirmed his status as the face of global sprinting, Gatlin suggested that Levell’s emergence is just as significant for the sport.
Jamaica has long been synonymous with sprinting dominance, but in recent years their men’s 200m stocks have thinned. Levell’s bronze, Gatlin argued, represents not just personal progress but a turning point for Jamaican sprinting.
“This young man is a true talent, and he’s going to be a problem for the next year, the year after that, and for many seasons to come,” Gatlin said. “For Team Jamaica, this feels like a turning point — finally having a 200m runner who can legitimately challenge for medals at the world level.”