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Thomas Blazes to World Lead in 200m
7 Jun
Summary
- Gabby Thomas set a world-leading time of 21.70 seconds.
- She won the women's 200m at the Lone Star Grand Prix.
- Thomas is enjoying an 'off' year with reduced pressure.
Olympic 200m gold medalist Gabby Thomas delivered a stellar performance at the Lone Star Grand Prix in College Station, Texas. She clocked a world-leading time of 21.70 seconds in the women's 200-meter race on Saturday, June 7, 2026. This victory places her ahead of competitors Kayla White and Favour Ofili.
The American athlete's winning time was faster than her Olympic gold-medal performance and narrowly missed her personal best. Thomas, 29, shared her surprise at the speed, emphasizing that her dedicated training is yielding results. She is embracing the current season as an 'off' year, enjoying the sport without the intense pressure of Olympic or World Championship events.
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