Gabby Thomas puts Allyson Felix on the same pedestal as her mother in heartfelt tribute

Gabby Thomas and her idols mother, Jennifer Randal and Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix.

Gabby Thomas puts Allyson Felix on the same pedestal as her mother in heartfelt tribute

Stephen Awino 16:23 - 16.02.2025

Gabby Thomas has long celebrated Allyson Felix as her idol and inspiration in track and field.

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has paid tribute to American track legend Allyson Felix, celebrating her as a trailblazer in the sport.

Thomas, who won three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, elevated the retired sprinter to the same pedestal as her mother, Jennifer Randall, when acknowledging the influential women in her life.

During a toast at TIME's The Closers Impact Dinner, Thomas reflected on the significance of mentorship and inspiration in athletics.

"There's always someone beside us pushing us forward, and there's always someone ahead of us showing us what is possible," she said via USA Today. Among those she credited were her mother, Felix, and other women who have inspired her journey.

Thomas has long regarded Felix as her idol, frequently celebrating the sprinting icon's impact on and off the track.

Now, she places Felix in the same breath as her mother, who Thomas has lauded for her resilience as a hardworking single parent who balanced motherhood, education, and her career.

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Felix herself exemplifies this ethos. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist continues to strike a balance between motherhood and business post-retirement.

Beyond her 20 World Championship medals, Felix has also made significant strides in advocating for female athletes, particularly in areas of maternity rights and sponsorship equity.

As Thomas gears up for the upcoming track season, she will look to draw inspiration from these powerful figures.

She is set to compete in the Grand Slam Track series, for which she has already signed, and will also set her sights on the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

If she hopes to replicate her 2024 success, Thomas will need to channel the same perseverance and excellence that Felix has embodied throughout her illustrious career.

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