Allyson Felix of the United States wins gold in 200 meters

  • By The New York Times News Service
  • Wednesday, August 8, 2012 1:34pm
  • Sports

By The New York Times News Service

Allyson Felix of the United States won her first individual Olympic gold medal on Wednesday night, surging down the stretch to win the 200 meters in 21.88 seconds at the London Games.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica, who won the 100 meters on Saturday, was leading through about 150 meters and settled for second place in 22.09 seconds.

Carmelita Jeter of the United States won bronze in 22.14.

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