American Sha'Carri Richardson and Jamaica's Shericka Jackson, first and second in the 100 metres final on Monday, safely negotiated the next step in their World Championship rivalry as they cruised through their 200m first-round heats on Wednesday.
On another roasting morning Richardson, seeking to become the first U.S, winner since Allyson Felix in 2009, looked sharp before easing up to win her heat in 22.16, the fastest time of the six races.
"I felt very comfortable. It's my first time on the track and I managed to get out strong and come through," Thomas said. Briton Dina Asher-Smith, the 2019 champion and bronze medallist last year, also went through with 22.46 and echoed Thomas's views on the sport at the moment.
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