Richardson Olympic double hopes dashed as Thomas wins 200m

English Woman's Journal - Richardson Olympic double hopes dashed as Thomas wins 200m

SPORTS 30.06.2024

Richardson Olympic double hopes dashed as Thomas wins 200m / Photo: Patrick Smith - GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

Sha'Carri Richardson's dreams of an Olympic sprint double ended in disappointment after she could only finish fourth in the 200m at the US trials in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday.

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Richardson, the reigning world champion over 100m, had looked poised to claim at least a top-three finish in the 200m after clocking a blistering personal best of 21.92sec in Friday's semi-finals.

However, the Texan -- who scorched to victory in the 100m final last week to book her ticket to Paris over her preferred distance -- started poorly in Saturday's final at Hayward Field and finished fourth in 22.16sec.

The race was won by 2020 Olympic bronze medallist Gabby Thomas, who powered over the line in 21.81sec ahead of 2019 world silver medallist Brittany Brown (21.90sec) and McKenzie Long (21.91sec).

Thomas, meanwhile, was delighted with a victory that puts her back on track for a possible tilt at the Olympic 200m crown.

"This is incredible," Thomas said. "I knew I needed to get today done and this is the first step -- there's no gold medal in Paris without making the team today."

St.Ch.Russell--EWJ

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English Woman's Journal - Richardson Olympic double hopes dashed as Thomas wins 200m