A 2020 Tokyo Olympian, Gabby Thomas is an American athlete specializing in the 100m and 200m sprints. Her latest victory commensurated around the 100m track and field race at the Texas Relay 2024, where she clocked 10.88s time stamp. While she has been facing comparison with her Nigerian fellow sprinter lately, fans await if Gabby Thomas would continue to surpass her opponent’s PB at 10.85s.

While a new record favored the 21-year-old at the 2024 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston lately, Favour Ofili clocked her career high, with a 35.99s run time in the women’s 300m. Now named as the tenth fastest woman in history over a 300m sprint, she was in the headlines in February 2024, for showcasing an impressive display of speed, endurance, and strength. Let us compare the past achievements of both female sportspersons to delve deep into their athletic careers.

Gabby Thomas and her Nigerian opponent’s statistics

Gabby Thomas is a decorated track and field athlete having a silver and bronze medal in her name in the Olympic Games. While she is a 1x World Champion silver medalist too, her other honors dignify her being a 1x NCAA Indoor Champion and a 4x Diamond League Meeting winner. With a worldwide current ranking in the second position in the women’s 200m, her overall ranking in women’s track and field is 37.

Favour Ofili on the other hand, is the first ranker in indoor 200m with a 22.18aa record in last year’s 2023 NCAA Indoor Championships and stood at the third position in the 4×400m relay with a 3:29.69 time stamp in the NCAA Indoor Championships that was held previously. The 13x USTFCCCA First Team All-American, Favour Ofili is also a 6x SEC Champion who represents the LSU.

Sprinting champions sighting the Paris Olympics

Aiming to sustain her name during the Olympic season this year, Gabby Thomas has set her eyes on the upcoming Paris Olympics commencing at the end of July this year. She was interviewed at The Wear House, where she quoted her beliefs for the game. “It’s just pure running and I’m a sprinter, so by the time you get to the Olympics you want to be at like your top peak performance – physically, mentally, emotionally, and so, everything we do is for that one moment and you can’t even be a little bit off”, she stated.

On the other hand, Favour Ofili is yet to make an Olympic debut this year. Hoping to see her gracing the Summer Olympics this season, she is preparing for the grandiose games in the French capital. More strong confirmations of her qualifications are still anticipated.

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