Jamaican Jackson withdrew from the 100m to deal with the 200m, through which she is the two-time reigning world champion, however didn’t line up on Sunday morning.
Jackson’s withdrawal from the competitors means American Gabrielle Thomas, the quickest girl within the 200m this yr, is the gold-medal favorite within the occasion.
Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Thomas, 27, took world silver behind Jackson final yr and commenced her marketing campaign in Paris by setting the quickest time of spherical one in 22.20.
Lower than 14 hours after celebrating a historic gold, Alfred, St Lucia’s first Olympic medallist, returned for the opening 200m warmth and took one other victory in 22.41.
Simply as Jamaican dash icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s withdrawal on Saturday left the race for the 100m medals extensive open, so to has Jackson’s resolution to not take part within the 200m.
Reigning champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, of Jamaica, had been dominated out of defending her two dash titles in Paris due to an Achilles tendon damage.
After her near-miss within the 100m in pursuit of a primary particular person world medal, Neita refocused to make a assured begin to her 200m bid as she cruised to victory.
“It appears like I went to sleep right here [at the track] final evening. It has been a fast turnaround,” Neita informed BBC Sport.
“Fourth was so bittersweet. I’ve had slightly sleep on it and truthfully I am actually pleased with myself. It offers me a lot confidence and numerous motivation going into tomorrow.”
