2 weeks Ago By Rahul Goutam Hoom
Brittany Brown outperformed defending Olympic champion Gabby Thomas in an explosive 200-meter race at the Athlos NYC track meet. Track veterans Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green observed this and offered expert analysis on the Ready Set Go podcast, pinpointing the critical moments that marked Brown’s triumph. Gatlin and Green had high expectations for the event, which displayed several prolific performances.
However, the Bahamian sprinter emphasized that the 200 meters was the “penultimate” event of Athlos, featuring a thrilling track battle between Thomas and Brown. Green was not astonished that Brown defeated the 200-meter Olympic champion in the race. Gatlin then said that the 29-year-old nearly won the 100 meters, finishing second with a timing of 11.
05 seconds. The Bahamian sprinter also pointed out that Brown’s limited participation in 100-meter events throughout the season prevented her from maximizing her performance in that division . However, the race served as an excellent warm-up for the athlete, who concentrated solely on her 200 meters.
When Gatlin learned how much money Brown had made in only one track meet, he appeared astonished. “Diamond League, take note,” Green remarked in a humorous tone. Overall, the Bahamian sprinter stated that the entire Athlos event was a revolution in track and field , and that similar events were much needed in the sport.
He pointed out that several male athletes, including Fred Kerley, Wallace Spearmon, Emmanuel Matadi, Linford Christie, and others, were present at the Icahn Stadium. This was extremely essential for the sport since it demonstrated the athletes’ “unified front.” Green also requested that the track community, particularly male athletes, attend any future exclusive events for women, such as the Athlos, to demonstrate their support for one another.
Gatlin agreed with his podcast partner’s statement, adding that the goal of this event was not only to encourage women in sports, but also to demonstrate how the community, men and women alike, came together to celebrate and watch these sprinters compete. The four-time world champion also gave a “hats-off” to Alexis Ohanian, who spearheaded this initiative and noticed female athletes’ potential in the sport..
