BEIJING - AUGUST 21: Lashawn Merritt of the United States crosses the line and celebrates winning the Men's 400m Final and the gold medal held at the National Stadium during Day 13 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008 in Beijing, China.
BEIJING - AUGUST 18: Lashawn Merritt of the United States competes in the Men's 400m Heats at the National Stadium on Day 10 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 18, 2008 in Beijing, China.
BEIJING - AUGUST 18: (L-R) Ato Modibo of Trinidad and Tobago, Geiner Mosquera of Colombia, Jonathan Borlee of Belgium and Lashawn Merritt of the United States compete in the Men's 400m Heats at the National Stadium on Day 10 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 18, 2008 in Beijing, China.