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World champion Fred Kerley shows swagger in Melbourne, Australian long jumper Samantha Dale upstages favourites

Fred Kerley (centre) had time to celebrate during his win in the men's 200 metres at the Maurie Plant Meet. (Getty Images: Daniel Pockett)

Thrusting two fingers high in the air while celebrating victory 30 metres out from the finish line is something track and field coaches don't teach their young athletes.

But when you're a world champion like Fred Kerley, you can be forgiven for a little showboating.

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