Brittney Reese won an Olympic gold medal in the long jump nine years ago. She’s one of the best jumpers in U.S. history with 13 national titles.
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Gabby Thomas wins women’s 200 meters at U.S. Olympic trials with second-fastest time ever, Allyson Felix fails to qualify
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