No doubt... it’s Thomas

Updated On: 08 August, 2024 07:07 AM IST | Paris | AFP

USA’s women’s 200m champion Gabby says coach advised her to get good start, finish strong and she did just that; Hocker shocks with 1,500m victory

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USA’s Gabby Thomas (second from left) is overwhelmed as she wins the 200m on Tuesday. PIC/Getty images

American Gabby Thomas streaked to Olympic 200m glory ahead of Julien Alfred in Paris on Tuesday to deprive Saint Lucia of a famous sprint double. Alfred had claimed a first-ever medal for her tiny Caribbean island nation when she won the 100m on the weekend, but she had no response when Thomas hit the bend and powered away down the final straight at the Stade de France.

USA’s Cole Hocker celebrates with his 1,500 metre gold medal in Paris on Tuesday. Pic/AFP