Gabby Thomas, Bednarek Win $100K at Grand Slam Track Series

Thomas Shines in 200m & 400m

– Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas secured the $100,000 long sprints jackpot after winning the 200m and finishing second in the 400m (49.14s).

– Winner: Salwa Eid Naser (Bahrain) – 48.67s

– Third: Marileidy Paulino (Dominican Republic) – 49.35s

Thomas on her gruelling race:

“I’m not sure I’ve ever been more tired in my life… I heard them say ‘$100K on the line’ and that really motivated me.”

Kenny Bednarek Dominates Short Sprints

– The two-time Olympic silver medallist won the 100m and 200m double, securing his own $100K prize.

– 200m Results:

– Bednarek (USA) – 20.07s

– Zharnel Hughes (GBR) – 20.37s

– Fred Kerley (USA) – 20.39s

“Everybody’s getting paid, and that’s what we need in this sport.” – Bednarek

Other $100K Winners

– Matt Hudson-Smith (GBR) – Men’s long sprints (2nd in 400m, 1st in 200m – 20.77s)

– Diribe Welteji (ETH) – Women’s short distance (2nd in 800m, 1st in 1500m – 4:04.51)

Other Notable Results

– Men’s 1500m: Emmanuel Wanyonyi (KEN) – 3:35.18 (Olympic 800m champion)

– Women’s 100m Hurdles: Tia Jones (USA) – 12.63s (world-leading time)

– 2nd: Danielle Williams (JAM) – 12.70s

– 3rd: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (PUR) – 12.70s

(with inputs from AFP)