Atlanta/Northampton Runner Conquers Gold In Paris

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The U.S. is adding another gold medal in track and field at the Paris Olympics.

Gabby Thomas, who was born in Atlanta but grew up in Northampton, dominated the women's 200-meter race, finishing first with a time of 21-point-83 seconds.

That gave Team USA its fifth gold medal in track and field, with no other country having more than two.

Thomas' Team USA teammate Brittany Brown won bronze in the event with a time of 22-point-oh-eight seconds.

St. Lucia's Julien Alfred took silver.

(Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Athletics - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 11

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States celebrates winning the gold medal after competing in the Women's 200m Final during the Athletics on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)Photo: Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images


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