U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay is hoping to prove a point at the 2012 London Olympics . The former triple world champion missed the Beijing 100 meter final after struggling with injury . He is hoping to beat Jamaica 's world record - holder Alex Bolt defending his three titles . With that in mind , Gay is aware that London may provide his best chance to achieve his Olympic goals and leave a golden legacy . Gay says he wants to be remembered as a clean athlete , ` ` someone who ran with his heart ''
U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay is hoping to prove a point at the 2012 London Olympics . The former triple world champion missed the Beijing 100 meter final after struggling with injury . He is hoping to beat Jamaica 's world record - holder Alex Bolt defending his three titles . Gay says he wants to be remembered as a clean athlete , ` ` someone who ran with his heart ''