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Gabby Thomas has shared insights into her fierce track persona, balancing athletic dominance with academic brilliance and off-track endeavors.
Multiple Olympics champion Gabby Thomas has revealed that she channels a fierce alter ego with a killer instinct when competing in major races.
The 27-year-old sprinter, known for her bubbly and approachable demeanor off the track, transforms into a force of sheer determination once she steps onto the starting line.
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Thomas began her stellar 2024 season with a remarkable win in the 200m at the London Diamond League, where she squared off against some of the best sprinters in the world.
The victory served as a precursor to her extraordinary performance at the Paris Olympics, where she captured three gold medals in the 200m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay.
Thomas balanced her athletic ambitions with academic excellence, graduating from Harvard University with a degree in neurobiology and global health, and later earning a master’s in epidemiology from the University of Texas.
"On the track, I'm a whole different person. It's like an alter ego with a killer instinct that comes out," Thomas shared in the Sprint docuseries, describing how her competitive mindset takes charge during races.
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Her words were accompanied by snippets from the London Diamond League, where her tenacity was evident as she lined up against elite sprinter Julien Alfred in the 200m.
After her commanding victory in London, Thomas reflected on the intensity of the race.
"Oh, I'm not sure I've ever had to fight quite that hard for a win. But that was like the Olympic final, so I'm happy with it," she said trackside.
"Now I know in my heart that I can win the Olympic gold in Paris," she said in a candid indoor clip from the documentary.
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True to her word, Thomas delivered on the world’s biggest stage, further cementing her status as one of the premier sprinters of her generation.
She embraced opportunities beyond the track, presenting at the Vogue Fashion Fund and gracing the red carpet in a stunning ensemble by Tommy Hilfiger.
Amid these engagements, she shared glimpses of her return to training on social media, posting a photo in a pink New Balance athletic set and celebrating her first week back.
"Week one," she captioned the post, accompanied by a tick emoji, signaling her readiness for the 2025 track season.
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She seemed relaxed and energized, grooving to music in her car and reveling in her post-season glow.
Though she entered the Athlos NYC event as the top-seeded competitor in the 200m, Thomas finished second to Brittany Brown in a fiercely contested race.
Despite the result her focus remains steadfast as she prepares for another season of challenges and triumphs.
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