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Stretch run makes a golden difference in women's 200 meters
Allyson Felix of the United States crosses the finish line ahead of Murielle Ahoure of Cote d'Ivoire, Carmelita Jeter and Sanya Richards-Ross of the United States to win the women's 200m Final on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012 -- Day 12 of the …
Photographer: Streeter Lecka/Gettty Images
Posted: 08/08/2012
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By: Associated Press
LONDON - Allyson Felix of the U.S. finally got her Olympic gold in the 200 meters Wednesday night, overtaking two-time 100 champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica down the stretch to win in 21.88 seconds.
Felix, a silver medalist in the 200 in 2004 and 2008, was behind coming off the turn but powered past Fraser-Pryce over the last 40 meters.
Fraser-Pryce got the silver in 22.09. Carmelita Jeter of the U.S. was third in 22.14 for the bronze, her second medal of the London Games after a silver in the 100.
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