Gabby Thomas

American track-and-field athlete (1996-) · United States · On the map · Athletes

Gabrielle Lisa Thomas is an American track and field athlete specializing in 100 and 200 meter sprint who is the 2024 200 m Olympic champion. Born in Georgia and raised in Massachusetts, Thomas competed in college for Harvard University before beginning a professional track career in 2018.

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2024“This has been six years in the making - head down, working hard, going to really hard meets, pushing yourself, and now it’s here and I’ve done it.”In their words6 August 2024Thomas takes first global title with Olympic 200m gold in ParisRead the whole statement

“I did not expect to feel how I felt when I crossed that line, You prepare for this moment and you train so hard for this moment, but when it actually comes, it's indescribable.”In their words6 August 2024Gabby Thomas Takes Women's 200-Meter Gold in Dominant FashionRead the whole statement

2021“That’s an interesting thought, Maybe we should do a study.”In their words10 November 2021Thomas exploring the science of speedRead the whole statement

2019“Looking back, I am very happy that I didn’t give up on being here.”In their words30 May 2019Harvard track star finished her senior year while turning proRead the whole statement

1996Born7 December 1996

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Thomas (left) at the 2020 US Olympic trials.

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I’m really in disbelief because having an Olympic gold medal is something in my wildest dreams, But at the same time, I know how hard I’ve fought for it.
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But when I walked out in this stadium and I knew I had all my friends and family here, I just knew that I had it, It was a confidence that you can’t really describe.
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I actually blacked out for the race. It’s the most bizarre feeling when you get into a flow and you get into that energy where nothing else matters but the finish line.
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