Olivia Miller’s latest piece covers Gabby Thomas’ gold medal win in the 200m at the Paris Olympics. Thomas’ victory was unexpected but well-deserved. Olivia Miller was a regular columnist for RunBlogRun during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Gabby Thomas achieved a significant milestone by winning the Olympic gold in the 200m race, as reported by Olivia Miller.
Thomas had a strong start in the women’s 200m final at the Stade de France on Aug 6.
Maintaining her lead around the bend, Thomas finished first with a time of 21.83, just shy of her personal best. Her emotional reaction after crossing the finish line showed how much the win meant to her.
In her own words, Thomas expressed her disbelief and joy at becoming an Olympic gold medalist.
Other competitors in the final included Brittany Brown, who took home bronze, and Julien Alfred of St. Lucia, who claimed the silver medal.
The anticipated showdown with Shericka Jackson did not materialize as Jackson withdrew from the 100m race due to health reasons and later surprised everyone by competing in the 200m race, where she was a top contender for the gold.
Thomas had been working towards this moment ever since winning bronze in Tokyo.
Reflecting on her journey, Thomas acknowledged the importance of her experience at the world championships in preparing her for the Olympic stage.
By winning the 200m gold, Thomas becomes the first American since Allyson Felix in 2012 to achieve this feat, marking a new era in American sprinting.
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