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Gabby Thomas has opened up on the advice she got from her mentor Allyson Felix which contributed to her win in the women's 200m final at the Paris Olympics.
Gabby Thomas has disclosed the wise words from Allyson Felix that propelled her to the women’s 200m victory at the Paris Olympic Games.
Thomas was no fluke as she clocked a stunning 21.83 to cross the finish line ahead of St Lucia’s Julien Alfred who came in second, clocking 22.08. Brittany Brown completed the podium in a time of 22.20 seconds.
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19:00 - 14.08.2024
Gabby Thomas: Age, education, love life & net worth
American sprinter Gabby Thomas made waves at the Paris Olympics after winning three gold medals and here is everything you need to know about her.
Following her victory, Thomas revealed that Felix gave her the morale to go and conquer before she even travelled to Paris.
The world 200m bronze medallist has always looked up to Felix, an accomplished 200m and 400m runner, and words of encouragement from her were what she needed to hear before the Games.
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Felix won seven Olympic gold medals, three silver and a bronze. She also dominated the World Championships, winning 14 gold medals, three silver and three bronze medals.
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13:00 - 14.08.2024
Jamaican legend slams athletics association for contributing to 'disappointing' Paris Olympics outing
The Jamaican sprint legend slammed the Jamaican Athletics Administrative Association for their negligence that let down the men's 4x400m relay team, making the Paris Olympics one of the most disappointing for Team Jamaican.
"I remember her telling me before I even left for Paris, 'You know how to do this. You've done it for years. Go out and have fun and show the world what you have been working on.' That's what I needed to hear,” Thomas said as quoted by Sports Keeda.
After her Paris Olympics heroics, Thomas gained praise from fans worldwide, and her education accolades also stood out. She was vital for Team USA winning gold in the women's 4x100m and the 4x400m relay races.
Her educational accolades include a Bachelor’s degree from the prestigious Harvard University where she studied neurobiology. She also pursued a minor in global health and health policy and a citation in French.
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08:00 - 12.08.2024
Paris 2024: How Kenyan design influenced the name of a US Olympic gold medalist
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During her university days is when she began her athletics career before turning professional in 2018. In May 2023, Thomas finished her Master's degree in epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
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