Thomas runs sixth fastest 200m in history

Gabby Thomas ran the sixth fastest time in history as she won the women’s 200m at the US championships in Oregon.

The 26-year-old clocked 21.60 seconds – the quickest time of the year – pipping Sha’Carri Richardson to the title.

The win prevented Richardson, 23, winning a sprint double after she secured the 100m title on Friday.

Thomas set the fastest time of the year of 21.86 in the semi-finals, before 200m world champion Shericka Jackson ran 21.71 at the Jamaican championships.

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But Thomas responded again in the final, securing her spot at next month’s World Championships in Budapest where she will continue her rivalry with Richardson and Jackson.