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Gbai Reaches Final Round in Paris

Former All-American makes 200-meter final

PARIS, France (August 5, 2024) – Howard University standout Jessika Gbai, representing the Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), reached the final round at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, running a new personal best (22.36) in the 200-meter dash.
 
Despite finishing third in her heat, the former All-American ran one of the fastest non-automatic qualifying times, edging out France's Helene Parisot personal best (22.55).
 
USA's Gabrielle Thomas registered the fastest time in the semi-final round, producing a 21.86.
 
Tuesday's (Aug. 6) final is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. (ET) / 9:40 p.m. CEST (Central European Summer Time).
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.
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