The 27-year-old is no newcomer or fresh face, but her victory in Paris put her in a new stratosphere.
By Rick Maese, The Washington PostGabrielle Thomas, of the United States, celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's 200 meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.
Gabrielle Thomas, right, of the United States, reacts after winning the women's 200-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. “Track is not exactly a fun activity in itself,” she explained late Tuesday night. “You’re literally running, and it’s hard, and it’s painful. … But I found the beauty in it. I found the love in it. I just love chasing goals. I love chasing my dreams. I love moments like this where everything comes together.”
Thomas’s lead only grew over the final 20 meters, and when she crossed the finish line, she had put plenty of daylight between herself and Julien Alfred, the 23-year-old Saint Lucia sprinter who won gold in the 100 meters Saturday. Right behind her, winning bronze, was American Brittany Brown, her eyelids glowing with designer eye shadow colors called “I Am Unbreakable” and “I Am Invincible.”
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