Even with Shericka Jackson absent due to injury, Gabby Thomas provided an exhilarating 200m final, winning her first Olympic gold just three years after winning bronze in Tokyo.
Thomas’ signature second-half propelled her past Alfred and fellow American Brittany Brown, as she crossed in 21.83, She became just the second American woman since 1992 to win gold.
Alfred gave St. Lucia its second Olympic medal on the track, finishing runner-up in 22.08, while Brown went 22.2 for her first Olympic medal.
The 27-year-old solidified herself as one of the best in the world, and she’ll be the woman to beat next year in Tokyo.
Miltiadis Tentoglou Adds To His Legacy
The 26-year-old from Greece has won three out of the last four international championships — his lone failure coming in 2022 when he finished second at the World Championships in Eugene.
Tentoglou also came into Paris as the best jumper this season, owning the world lead of 8.65m — nearly a quarter-of-a meter ahead of the next best.
The defending champion got it done on his second jump, soaring to an 8.48m and the gold medal position.Â
Jamaica’s Wayne Pinnock and Italy’s Mattia Furlani won silver and bronze, jumping 8.36m and 8.34m, respectively.
When Are The Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
The Olympics begin on July 26 and end on August 11. The track and field events will begin on Aug. 1.Â
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