Gabby Thomas has defended her title in the 200-Meter race at the Paris Olympics, taking gold with a time of 21.83 seconds.
U.S. runner Gabby Thomas has retained her title as the world's fastest woman in the 200-meter race, claiming gold at the Paris Olympics with a time of 21.83 seconds.
Thomas, a 27-year-old Georgia native, crossed the finish line ahead of St. Lucia's Julien Alfred, who took silver with a time of 22.08. Team USA teammate Brittany Brown clinched bronze, completing the race in 22.20. American McKenzie Long finished in seventh place with a time of 22.42.
Gabby Thomas Wins Gold in Paris Olympics 200-Meter Race
This victory marks Thomas's second Olympic gold medal, following her triumph in the same event at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2022). She also secured a silver medal in the 4x100-meter relay at the Tokyo Games.
Throughout her career, Thomas has achieved remarkable success, amassing a total of 22 conference titles during her time at Harvard University. Beyond her athletic prowess, she is also a dedicated scholar, earning a bachelor's degree in neurobiology and global health from Harvard and a master's degree in epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Gabby Thomas Wins Gold in Paris Olympics 200-Meter Race
Alfred's silver medal in the 200-meter race adds to her collection of Olympic accolades, following her stunning victory in the 100-meter event earlier in the week, where she set a new record for the fastest woman alive.
Brown's bronze medal marks her first Olympic medal. She previously won a gold medal in the 200-meter race at the 2022 North American Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships and a silver medal in the same event at the 2019 World Championships in Doha.
Gabby Thomas Wins Gold in Paris Olympics 200-Meter Race
Thomas's victory is a testament to her unwavering determination and exceptional athleticism. Her success on the world stage inspires countless aspiring athletes and serves as a shining beacon for women in sports.
