Gay has a strained muscle, MRI shows

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Tyson Gay has a mild strain in the semitendinosus muscle, according to the results of an MRI taken Saturday afternoon. USA Track & Field issued the update this morning.

The reigning world champion in the 200, who stumbled and fell in that event Saturday, will engage in ‘active rest’ for up to 12-14 days and then is expected to resume training, according to USATF.

Gay is on the U.S. team after winning the 100 last weekend. If healthy, he is expected to be part of the 400m relay.

-- Debbie Goffa