Gay, Richards both win 2nd Jesse Owens Award

Gay previously received the honor in 2007, and Richards in 2006. USATF CEO Doug Logan said Gay and Richards “rank among this country's all-time great track athletes.”

Gay tied or lowered his American record in the 100 meters three times in three months this year, with a best of 9.69 seconds. That tied him with world record-holder Usain Bolt for the second-fastest time in history. Richards won the 400 and ran the anchor leg to help the U.S. capture the 4x400 relay at this year's world championships.

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