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Xtep brand representative Justin Gatlin qualifies for London 2012

Xtep International Holdings Limited, a leading fashion sportswear enterprise in China, announced that its brand representative, US track and field sprinter Justin Gatlin, has qualified for the London Olympics 2012 after winning the men’s finals at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials on 24 June in Eugene, Oregon, in 9.80 seconds. Gatlin will represent the US at the London Olympics 2012, bringing his running choice, Xtep, again under the athletics spotlight on a bigger international arena.

Delighted by the impressive performance of Gatlin, Ding Shui Po, Chairman and CEO of Xtep said: "Heartfelt congratulations to Gatlin! He is definitely in his top form and fully ready for the London Games next month. As the running footwear and apparel sponsor for Gatlin, Xtep is also well equipped to partner with him to achieve the best results."

Sponsoring Gatlin since April 2012, Xtep gathered its international product designers and technology advisors across the globe to create custom Xtep sprint spikes for him to wear at London 2012 Olympic Games in July.

(Source: Xtep)