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St. Lucia's Julien Alfred showcased her exceptional speed once again as she triumphed in the women's 100m event last night. Following her victory, Alfred wasted no time and returned to the track this morning to compete in the 200m heat. She put on another impressive performance, finishing ahead of France's Gemima Joseph to secure her spot in the semifinals.
On the other hand, USA's Gabby Thomas, a prominent figure in the world of track and field, demonstrated her prowess by clocking a time of 22.20 in her heat. Thomas, who clinched the bronze medal in the 200m event at the Tokyo Olympics, emerged victorious in her heat and advanced to the semifinals.