Gabby Thomas has claimed gold for the United States in a thrilling women’s 200m final at the Paris Olympics.
The American sprinter crossed the line in a time of 21.83 seconds to secure the top spot on the podium.
This victory marks a significant achievement for Thomas, who previously won bronze in the same event at the Tokyo Olympics. Her consistent performance on the global stage solidifies her status as one of the world’s leading sprinters.
Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred continued her impressive Olympic campaign by securing the silver medal.
Alfred, who made history by winning Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal (gold) in the 100m, added another medal to her collection.
There wasn’t a pleasant news for Africa as Nigeria’s Favour Ofili finished in sixth place, while Jessika Gbai of Côte d’Ivoire placed eighth in the highly competitive race.
The United States’ dominance in the women’s 200m is evident with Thomas’ gold and teammate Brittany Brown’s bronze. This victory further strengthens their position as a powerhouse in track and field.