"I'm dying to beat Marcell (Jacobs), it becomes vital," says vice-world champion American 100m Marvin Bracy. Just arrived from Los Angeles, where he ran in 10 sec 03 Saturday, Bracy (29) beaten by his compatriot Fred Kerley at the Worlds in Eugene last year.

"I love playing Fred. He's not afraid of anything, and when he lines up, you know he'll be on top," says Bracy of Kerley.