Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin both looked in fine form as they ran the fastest times of the 200 metres semi-finals on Wednesday to set up another sprint showdown at the world championships.
Bolt, beat Gatlin when they clashed for the first time this year in the 100 metres final.
The Jamaican looked to be in a relaxed mood as he took time to chat with a fellow competitor as he approached the line to win his heat as he clocked his first sub-20 second time of the year.
The 29-year-old, who is unbeaten in his favourite event at a major global championships since he won 200 metres gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
'Bit tired, as expected,' the world record holder said. 'Just trying to get as much rest as possible and trying to get through these rounds. Right now I'm feeling okay. I didn't run a hard corner. I ran maybe 90 percent.'
Gatlin who ran the third fastest time of the year in 19.87 seconds to win the second heat, got off to a blistering start and was able to ease up slightly in the last few metres before crossing the line.
The 33-year-old American, who has lost five years of his career to doping bans, is unbeaten in the half-lap event since 2013.
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