Olympics Updates: Elaine Thompson-Herah Is (Still) the Fastest Woman in the World Simone Biles dropped out of the vault and uneven bars gymnastics finals. Elaine Thompson-Herah, center, defended her gold medal in the 100-meter dash after overtaking the two-time former champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, left. Fraser-Pryce had been seeking her third Olympic gold in the event after winning back-to-back titles at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. In a stunner, Poland won gold in a tight finish with the Dominican Republic in second, and the United States in third. Caeleb Dressel of the United States won his third gold medal, setting a world record in the 100-meter butterfly.

Source: New York Times July 31, 2021 16:52 UTC