Gay breaks U.S. 100-meter record

Eugene, OR (Sports Network) - Sprinter Tyson Gay set a new American record in the 100-meters on Saturday, clocking in at 9.77 seconds in the first quarterfinal heat at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.

The previous record had stood since 1999, when Maurice Greene ran a 9.79. Usain Bolt of Jamaica set the world record of 9.72 seconds on May 31.

"I eased up a little bit, but I'm not worried about the record," Gay said. "I thank God that I was able to run a (personal record), but that's what I want to do in the finals."

Gay breaks U.S. 100-meter record....