Gabby Thomas Equals Allyson Felix’s Meeting Record at Doha Diamond League

USA’s Gabby Thomas surged past Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson to win the women’s 200m race at the Doha Diamond League event on Friday, 13 May 2022.

21.98 (+1.3)🔥 @ItsGabrielleT breaks the @dldoha record to win the women's 200m.@sherickajacko 22.07@dinaashersmith 22.37 pic.twitter.com/rf8F7CTMXc

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) May 13, 2022

Jackson looked set to open with victory only for Thomas to take the lead in the last 20 metres to match Allyson Felix’s meeting record with an impressive early season 21.98 seconds.

“I was nervous, but I feel great now,” revealed Thomas after her victory.

“It is such a great feeling to play here with the crowd. It gives me good energy, it is beautiful to be here in Doha,” she concluded.

Results: Doha Diamond League Women’s 200m

1.Gabby Thomas 21.98

2.Shericka Jackson 22.07

3.Dina Asher-Smith 22.37

4.Tamara Clark 22.72

5.Anthonique Strachan 22.78

6.Beth Dobbin 23.06

7.Dezerea Bryant 23.12

8.Shannon Ray 23.15

Photo 1 Caption: USA’s Gabby Thomas surged past Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson to win the women’s 200m race at the Doha Diamond League event on Friday, 13 May 2022. Photo: Gabby Thomas (Instagram)