6/20/08

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- Banned sprinter Justin Gatlin finally won a round in his bid to defend his 100-meter title at the Beijing Olympics.

His chances of ultimate success, though, still faced significant, perhaps insurmountable, obstacles.

A Florida federal judge ruled Friday that Gatlin should be allowed to compete at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, which begin June 27 in Eugene, Ore.