Gabby Thomas 200m

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Gabby Thomas won the gold medal in the women's 200 meters, finishing with a time of 21.83 seconds, marking the first American victory in this event since 2012. Thomas, previously a bronze medalist in Tokyo, dominated the race and left competitors, including silver medalist Julien Alfred and bronze medalist Brittany Brown, behind. In addition to Thomas's success, the United States triumphed in the women's 4x100m relay, securing gold with a season's best time of 41.78 seconds, ahead of Great Britain and Germany. The U.S. women's soccer team also advanced to the gold-medal match after defeating Germany 1-0. This performance contributed to a successful night for Team USA, which earned two gold medals and five overall in track and field events. The victories underscore a significant resurgence for American athletes in sprinting events following recent dominance by Jamaican sprinters.