In the 100 meters, Thompson had dethroned her countrywoman, the two-time winner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Bowie was the silver medalist in that race. Schippers is the reigning world champion in the 200. A former long jumper and heptathlete, she has taken the sprinting world by storm since converting to the dashes full time. Schippers had sealed the favorite’s status with a 21.96, the fastest time in the semifinals on Tuesday.

Source: New York Times August 18, 2016 01:38 UTC