Gabby Thomas

Quick Facts

• Sport: Track and field 

• Specialty: 100-meter and 200-meter

Biographical Information 

Thomas has established herself as one of the world's premier sprinters, excelling in both the 100-meter and 200-meter events. Thomas' legacy was cemented when she became the second-fastest woman in history in the 200-meter, first setting a time of 21.61 seconds at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, then improving it to 21.60 seconds at the 2023 USATF Championships. Her impressive accolades include a gold medal in the 200-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, multiple Diamond League championships (2018, 2019, and 2024), and a 2018 NCAA title in the 200-meter.

Thomas graduated from Harvard University in 2019 with a degree in neurobiology and global health. Following graduation, she achieved her Master’s Degree in epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Thomas is an advocate for diversity in STEM fields and uses her platform to encourage young people, especially young women of color, to pursue careers in science and technology.

Olympic Highlights 

Thomas' Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games was impressive, securing individual and relay medals and establishing herself as a world-class sprinter on the biggest stage in athletics. She earned bronze in the 200-meter final (21.87 seconds) and silver in the 4x100-meter relay final as the anchor leg runner. 

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Thomas went on to win gold medals in both individual and relay events. She dominated the 200-meter final with a time of 21.83 seconds, and three days later secured another gold as part of the victorious U.S. 4x100-meter relay team alongside Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry, and Sha’Carri Richardson.

World Championship Highlights 

Thomas' performances at the World Athletics Championships have been notable. She won the silver medal in the 200m Final in 2023 with a time of 21.81 seconds and in the 4x100-meter relay in 2022, she and her U.S. teammates secured a gold medal with a championship record time of 41.03 seconds.

Early Career

Gabby Thomas attended The Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts, where she excelled in track and field. Her talent earned her a place at Harvard University, where she competed in NCAA Division I athletics while pursuing her challenging academic program. At Harvard University, Thomas set multiple school records and won numerous Ivy League titles. Her breakthrough on the national scene came in 2018 when she won the NCAA 200m title and turned professional shortly after.

Olympic Experience

• 2-time Olympian; 5-time Olympic medalist (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
  • Olympic Games Paris 2024, gold (200m - Women, 4 x 100m Relay - Women, 4 x 400m Relay - Women)
  • Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver (4 x 100m Relay - Women), bronze (200m - Women)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2023 – gold (4 x 100m Relay - Women), silver (200m - Women)
• Years of participation: 200m - Women 2023; 4 x 100m Relay - Women 2023
• Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 silver)
  • Gold – 2023 (4 x 100m Relay - Women)
  • Silver – 2023 (200m - Women)