The U.S. track and field star won the gold medal that has long eluded her by finishing first in the 200-meter with a time of 21.83 on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. Thomas, 27, is one of the biggest stars in the sport but had yet to claim a gold medal before Tuesday. Just before the Olympics, Thomas won the 2024 London Diamond League in 21.82. Thomas also won gold in the 4x100-meter relay in the World Championships. Her chances in Tuesday's race increased when two-time reigning 200-meter world champion Sherika Jackson pulled out of the event earlier this week.

---

Persons: Gabby Thomas, Thomas, Julien Alfred of St, Lucia, Brittany Brown, Alfred, Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson, Namibia’s Christine Mboma, Sherika Jackson, ”, ” Jackson, ” Thomas, “ Organizations: Paris Olympics, Tokyo Games, Harvard, York City Grand, U.S, Olympic, London Diamond League, NBC, “ Locations: U.S, Paris, Budapest, York City