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Julien Alfred will be looking forward to completing a brace of Paris 2024 Olympic gold medals against American favorite Gabby Thomas in the 200m final.
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in the women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with U.S. star Gabby Thomas and Saint Lucia's newly crowned 100m champion Julien Alfred emerging as the top contenders.
Both sprinters have showcased impressive form in the heats and semi-finals, setting the scene for what promises to be a thrilling duel on Tuesday.
Gabby Thomas
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22:59 - 05.08.2024
Paris Olympics: Julien Alfred, Gabby Thomas & Brittany Brown coast through 200m to set up exciting final.
Gabby Thomas, Julien Alfred and Brittany Brown dominate their semi-finals to make 200m final of Paris 2024 Olympic games.
Gabby Thomas has been a dominant force in the 200m this season, and she carried that momentum into the Olympic Games.
The American sprinter clocked the fastest times in both the heats and semi-finals, stopping the clock at 21.86 seconds in her semi-final run.
Thomas demonstrated her speed and control, comfortably pulling away from competitors like Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith. With the fastest time heading into the final, Thomas is a strong favorite to claim gold.
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07:52 - 05.08.2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Julien Alfred delves into strategy she used to outrun Sha'Carri Richardson to the 100m gold medal
Julien Alfred stunned the likes of Sha'Carri Richardson to claim gold in the 100m race.
Will Julien Alfred’s 100m heroics continue in the 200m?
Julien Alfred has been one of the breakout stars of these Olympics. After capturing the 100m title on Saturday night, Alfred now has a shot at joining an elite group of women who have completed the sprint double at the Olympics.
Alfred secured her place in the 200m final with a winning time of 21.98 seconds in her semi-final, showing that her 100m victory was no fluke. If she can replicate that form, Alfred could make history again for Saint Lucia, a nation that had never won an Olympic medal before her triumph.
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16:29 - 05.08.2024
American legend Shannon Sharpe aims brutal digs at Jamaican fans after Noah Lyles clinches 100m Olympic gold with regards to Usain Bolt
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The finalists to watch
Beyond Thomas and Alfred, the 200m final will feature other top sprinters who could spring a surprise. Nigeria’s Favour Ofili pushed Alfred hard in the semi-finals, finishing with a season’s best of 22.05 seconds.
Meanwhile, Brittany Brown of the United States and Britain’s Darryl Neita also secured their spots in the final, with Brown crossing the line first in their semi-final in 22.12 seconds.
Ivory Coast’s Jessica Gbai and U.S. sprinter McKenzie Long earned their places in the final as time qualifiers, rounding out a strong field that promises intense competition.
As the sprinters prepare to take their marks, all eyes will be on Gabby Thomas and Julien Alfred.
With Thomas’ consistency and Alfred’s historic momentum, the final could be one of the highlights of the Paris 2024 track and field events. Fans can expect a fast and fiercely contested race as these athletes vie for Olympic glory.
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10:30 - 06.08.2024
Ferdinand Omanyala breaks silence over Paris 2024 Olympic games exit
Omanyala went into the Paris Olympics as the fastest man this year with 9.79 seconds
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