American Gabby Thomas finally claimed the global title she has promised for so long when she delivered a dominant performance to take Olympic 200-meter gold
Paris 2024 Olympics – Athletics – Women’s 200m Final – Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France – August 06, 2024. Gabrielle Thomas of United States celebrates after crossing the line to win gold. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnierfinally claimed the global title she has promised for so long when she delivered a dominant performance to take Olympic 200-meter gold on Tuesday, denying silver medallist Julien Alfred a sprint double.
medal when she won the 100m on Saturday, was fastest out of the blocks but was a clear second in 22.08, with Brittany Brown taking bronze for the U.S. in 20.20. “I was only able to have one bite of the famous croissant cookie you guys have here, so I’m gonna go get one tomorrow.”
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