NOTE: This article has been updated since Shericka Jackson’s withdrawal from this competition. Bets on Jackson were voided based on her decision to withdraw from the women’s 200m event.
One of the more wide-open races in the Olympic track and field program this year is the women’s 200m race. Sha’carri Richardson, the favorite in the women’s 100m dash, did not qualify for this event. But someone will walk away with an Olympic gold medal and there is a chance for bettors to cash in at plus money on whoever that ends up being. Here, we break down the Olympic women’s 200m race in track and field and make our pick to grab the gold from Paris.
Olympic Women’s 200m Betting Odds
| Athlete | Gold Medal Odds |
| Gabrielle Thomas | -225 |
| Julien Alfred | +175 |
| McKenzie Long | +2000 |
| Brittany Brown | +2500 |
| Dina Asher-Smith | +3500 |
| Daryll Neita | +4000 |
| Favour Ofili | +5000 |
| Niesha Burgher | +8000 |
| Mujinga Kambundji | +8000 |
| Lanae-Tava Thomas | +8000 |
| Audrey Leduc | +10000 |
| Jessika Gbai | +15000 |
| Gemima Joseph | +15000 |
| Gina Bass | +15000 |
| Bianca Williams | +20000 |
| Tasa Jiya | +25000 |
| Julia Henriksson | +30000 |
| Helene Parisot | +30000 |
Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook
An American is a favorite to win this event, albeit only by a small margin. Gabrielle Thomas won the silver in this event at the 2023 world championships in Budapest. That race was won by Shericka Jackson of Jamaica, who is no longer in the field for this race in Paris. But oddsmakers have Thomas coming out on top this time around, which should set up a fascinating duel between Thomas and women’s 100m gold medalist Julien Alfred of St. Lucia.
Olympic Women’s 200m Major Storylines
As has become the norm in short-distance track and field, the top storyline in the Olympic women’s 200m is the anticipated duel between the United States and the Caribbean. The two favorites in this event hail from that part of the world, setting up another fun clash between these titans on the track.
But the lack of a clear favorite in this event is also a storyline worth monitoring. We could see a surprising winner here, something that is unlikely to take place in the men’s 200m race, where Noah Lyles is a convincing favorite. Whether it is Thomas, Alfred, or someone completely unexpected, this should be one of the more competitive races of the Olympic meet.
Olympic Women’s 200m Medal Contenders
Along with Thomas and Alfred, there are several athletes who could come away with a medal in this event. McKenzie Long of the United States is also firmly in medal contention here, as she looks to make an impression in her first Olympics after a very successful collegiate career at NC State and Ole Miss. And American Brittany Brown could set up a medal sweep by the United States in this event if Alfred has a letdown following her 100m triumph.
Women’s 200m Betting Prediction: Julien Alfred (+175)
While an American is favored to come away with the Olympic women’s 200m title, we are taking St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred to get the job done. Alfred already has a gold in the 100m dash on the women’s side as well, as she is incredibly explosive and will put herself in a position to win both races. Look for her to complete the 100m and 200m double to set up a historic Olympic Games for a St. Lucian athlete.
