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Gabby opens Grand Slam Track with a bang
American sprinter Gabby Thomas celebrates after winning the first event at the inaugural Grand Slam Track — the women’s 200m — at the National Stadium in St Andrew, Jamaica, on Friday, April 4, 2025. The triple Olympic gold medallist took the event in 22.62 seconds ahead of Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic, who placed second in 22.93 seconds; and Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith, third in 22.96. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
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April 5, 2025

Gabby opens Grand Slam Track with a bang

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