Elaine Thompson Qualifies for Women’s 200m Final

Elaine Thompson finished second in the semi-final of the Women’s 200m after challenging her biggest rival Dafne Schippers to qualify for the final.

Schippers ran a very strong race, clocking 21.96, to keep Elaine Thompson in second place 22.63. Both women will go head to again in tomorrow’s final.

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