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Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has wowed fans with her long-standing activism to curb health disparity in the U.S.
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas is once again making headlines, but this time it's not for her prowess on the track.
The celebrated sprinter has announced a powerful new partnership with Eli Lilly and Company, a global pharmaceutical leader, in an effort to address health disparities and advocate for health equity.
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The initiative is a reflection of Thomas’s long-standing commitment to using her platform to make a difference beyond athletics.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Thomas shared her passion for activism and the importance of raising awareness about healthcare inequities.
"I’ve spent a lot of time training and competing on the track this year, but I haven’t lost sight of my passion off the track: health equity," she wrote.
"Through my partnership with Eli Lilly and Company, I’m using my platform to raise awareness about healthcare disparities in my community and beyond."
The partnership underscores Thomas's dedication to addressing the profound issues she has witnessed in healthcare access, particularly within marginalized communities.
For Olympian, the issue hits close to home as she recalls her first exposure to healthcare disparities during her college years, where she became acutely aware of the struggles faced by underserved populations.
"For someone like me to not be aware of racial disparities in healthcare was mind-blowing," she admitted. "My introduction to healthcare disparities began in college," she added.
According to Thomas, many individuals in these communities face significant barriers to health, from lack of access to nutritious food to the challenges of maintaining an exercise routine.
"Sometimes they don't have consistent access to a kitchen or they don't live in an area where there are healthy food options around. Sometimes they work long hours or have really demanding jobs, and it might be difficult to make it home in time to cook," she explained.
"They struggle to find time to exercise, and fitness is a really big part of health outcomes."
Her collaboration with Eli Lilly is designed to tackle these barriers and provide tangible solutions. "The program that I work with helps to address these barriers when you have people who generally care about you and your health trying to make it easier," she noted.
By raising awareness and engaging with her community, Thomas is using her platform to amplify the message of health equity and encourage systemic change.
Thomas’s partnership with Eli Lilly is not only about addressing healthcare disparities but also about inspiring future generations to be proactive about their health. As someone who has dedicated her life to fitness and wellness, she believes that access to proper healthcare is just as vital as physical exercise in achieving overall well-being.
As one of the most accomplished sprinters in the world, Thomas has had a remarkable year. She clinched Olympic gold in the women’s 200m race and contributed to Team USA’s victories in the 4x400m and 4x100m relay events.
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Her impressive achievements on the track have made her a household name, but it is her passion for advocacy and social justice that is earning her admiration off the track as well.
Looking ahead to 2025, Thomas is set to compete at the inaugural Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track meet. The event promises to feature thrilling matchups with fellow track stars, including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, making it one of the most anticipated events of the year.
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