Howard’s Gbai Reaches Final Round in Paris

PARIS, France  – 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).