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Gabby Thomas secured her place at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, but the path was not straightforward. At the USA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, she needed a photo review to confirm her bronze medal in the women’s 200 meters, edging out Brittany Brown and McKenzie Long despite all three clocking 22.20 seconds. The achievement guaranteed her a spot in September, though her journey since has taken an unusual turn that caught the attention of both supporters and skeptics.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden owned the weekend in Oregon. She swept both the 100 and 200 meters, winning the latter in a 21.84 personal best to underline her rapid rise on the national stage. Anavia Battle placed second in 22.13. Thomas, the Paris Olympic champion, settled for third, later admitting, “I