'I got so lucky'- Gabby Thomas pays heartfelt tribute to her team following remarkable 2024 season

Gabby Thomas won three gold medals at the Paris Olympic Games

'I got so lucky'- Gabby Thomas pays heartfelt tribute to her team following remarkable 2024 season

Stephen Awino 05:51 - 10.01.2025

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has shared why she thinks she was blessed to have had a team like hers in a series of heartfelt posts.

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, fresh off a remarkable 2024 season, has opened up about the invaluable support of her team in a series of heartfelt posts.

The 200m gold medalist, who also clinched victories with Team USA in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays in Paris, expressed profound gratitude for the people who have been instrumental in her success both on and off the track.

“I’m so grateful for my amazing team who guides me on and off the track! I don’t know where I would be without them,” Thomas shared, emphasizing the critical role her team has played in her career.

As she gears up for an action-packed 2025 season, Thomas singled out her coach, Tonja Buford-Bailey, for special recognition.

“Coach (who I literally spend the most time with), agents, publicist, physio, training partners…” she wrote, highlighting the diverse group of professionals who contribute to her success.

Thomas also reflected on the importance of creating the right environment in a sport as demanding as track and field.

“In our sport, who you select to have around you is truly make or break. The environment is everything. And I got so lucky with mine,” she added, underscoring the pivotal role her team has played in her journey to the top.

The 2024 season was a landmark year for Thomas, cementing her status as one of the brightest stars in athletics.

Her inspiring words offer a glimpse into the collaborative effort and dedication required to achieve greatness, as well as a reminder of the importance of gratitude and a support system in the pursuit of excellence.