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Gabby Thomas sets 2026 world best in 200m at Lone Star Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:59 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Gabby Thomas sets 2026 world best in 200m at Lone Star Grand Prix

Summary

Gabby Thomas won the women's 200 meters in 21.70 seconds at the Lone Star Grand Prix on June 6, 2026, in College Station, Texas. This time marks the fastest in the world for the year and breaks the previous 2026 world best of 21.86 seconds set by Julien Alfred. Thomas surged ahead on the turn, finishing ahead of Kayla White (22.07) and Favour Ofili (22.15). Following her impressive performance, Thomas expressed surprise at her time and shared her satisfaction with her recent training, including a tour in Africa.

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By the Numbers

•Gabby Thomas won the women's 200m at the Lone Star Grand Prix.
•Her winning time of 21.70 seconds is the fastest this year.
•Thomas broke the previous world best time of 21.86 by Julien Alfred.
•Kayla White and Favour Ofili finished second and third, respectively.
•Thomas is preparing for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.

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9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Thomas sets 2026 world best to win Lone Star 200m title

What they're saying

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Reigning Olympic champion Gabby Thomas won the women's 200 meters in 21.70 seconds, this year's world-fastest time, to capture the title on Saturday at the Lone Star Grand Prix.With her effort in College Station, Texas, Thomas broke the former 2026 world best of 21.86 by reigning Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred of St. Lucia, set on April 30 in Austin, Texas.
— Yahoo Sports

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