'What an honor'- Olympic champion Gabby Thomas reacts to recent monumental milestone off the track

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas

'What an honor'- Olympic champion Gabby Thomas reacts to recent monumental milestone off the track

Stephen Awino 13:00 - 04.12.2024

After her triple-gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Gabby Thomas is celebrating being named in the Forbes 30 Under 30.

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has earned a spot on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list, joining an elite group of influential young leaders and entrepreneurs shaping the future.

The 14th edition of the annual list, released on December 3, highlights exceptional individuals under the age of 30 across diverse fields.

The American Sprinter shared the news with her followers across her social media platforms expressing gratitude for the acknowledgement of her accomplishments on and off the track.

"What an honor to be named in the Forbes 303 Under 30," wrote an ecstatic Thomas, reacting to the news.

Thomas’s inclusion in the Class of 2025 underscores her extraordinary accomplishments both on and off the track. Selected by a distinguished panel of judges, including Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn, musician Big Sean, and New York Liberty CEO Keia Clarke among others, Thomas was recognized for her remarkable athletic feats and contributions to the sports world.

Thomas’s athletic resume for 2024 is historic. After winning gold in the 200 meters the American sprinter went on to gold as part of Team USA in both the 4x100m and 4x400m relays, achieving the prestigious triple gold medals at a single Olympics.

She then went on to take part in the inaugural, women-only track meet Athlos, founded by Reddit co-owner Alexis Ohanian.

Beyond her athletic achievements, Thomas is also breaking barriers off the track. She was unveiled as a cover and swimsuit model for Sports Illustrated, a prestigious American publisher, further underscoring her influence.

The Olympic champion showcased her growing influence marshalling at the New York a marathon an bestowed only remarkable and influential people in society.

In terms of competition Thomas is already signed to the inaugural Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track, a league that aims to revolutionize the sport of track and field.

Thomas’s selection for Forbes 30 Under 30 solidifies her status as not just a champion on the track but also a trailblazer in the world of sports.