by Larry Eder
2025 USATF Outdoors; Gabby Thomas is focused on Eugene: Six deep thoughts!
Gabby Thomas is the Olympic gold medalist in the 200 meters, 4×100 meters, and 4×400 meters from Paris. In Tokyo 2021, Gabby took bronze in the 200m, and was on the silver medal winning 4x 100m relay team. In Budapest, Gabby took the silver in the 200 meters and gold in the 4x100m relay! In Tokyo, all indications are that Gabby Thomas is looking for a gold medal in the 200 meters!
.1. Gabby Thomas has become a global athletic star. Gabby Thomas emerged from Paris as the top sprinter for the U.S. Her three gold medals garnered her coverage in digital media, social media, and print media. Gabby Thomas handles the press well, and her team has realized that Gabby is popular because she is not everywhere. Her positive attitude, her grace, and her ability to communicate are seen in each interview.
2. Gabby Thomas, like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, can fill seats in a stadium. Gabby was part of the stardom that gave Grand Slam Track visibility. The three-time gold medalist draws fans, young and not so young, to her competitions. Her story is straightforward and optimistic.
3. What is her best event? Gabby Thomas is the Olympic champion in the 200 meters. She wants to add a World title in Tokyo to that. But this writer believes that her best event just might be the 400 meters!
4. Education is a massive part of her life. A bachelor’s at Harvard, and two master’s degrees at the University of Texas. Gabby Thomas is a huge role model for young women who want to excel in sports and education. Gabby Thomas gets it and seriously takes that position as a role model.
5. Gabby Thomas knows her presence in an investment in the events that she races. Her competition and investment in ATHLOS was an impressive move. The investment of her presence in Grand Slam Track added to that debut event. Her social media, “Pay me” was picked up around the social media world.
6. Watch for Gabby Thomas competing in the 200 meters this weekend. The fields are tough, and it will be one of the highlights of the weekend! Watching Gabby Thomas come into the lead just as she comes off the turn and begins to fly is a sight to see! Do not miss a second!
photo: Grand Slam Track
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