Thomas settled for bronze in the 200m at the Tokyo Olympics. There would be no settling this time as she cruised to victory to claim gold at the Paris Olympics at Stade de France.
Sprinter Gabby Thomas of the U.S. celebrates winning the gold medal after competing in the women's 200m final on Tuesday at the Paris Olympic Games at Stade de France.
SAINT-DENIS, France — Three years ago at the Tokyo Summer Games, Gabby Thomas was forced to settle for bronze in the women's 200 meter final. But running Tuesday night at Stade de France before a crowd of some 80,000 people, the 27-year-old American started fast, broke away early and won her first gold medal.Clutching her head after crossing the finish line, Thomas looked relieved and joyous at her win. She spread her arms with the American flag to celebrate.
“I’m really in disbelief because having an Olympic gold medal is something in my wildest dreams. But at the same time I know how hard I’ve fought for it," Thomas said after the race.American Gabby Thomas cruises across the finish line to win the women's 200m final at the Paris Summer Games. St. Lucia's Julien Alfred took silver and Team USA's Brittany Brown won the bronze.
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