Gabby Thomas BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Gabby Thomas, the three-time Olympic gold medalist and co-owner of the Athlos track league, has made headlines in recent days not for her dominance on the track but rather for her enduring influence and vibrant presence off it. After a fiery start to her 2025 season with wins in Kingston and Miami, Thomas was forced to withdraw from the World Championships in Tokyo due to an Achilles injury—a development confirmed by multiple outlets including AOL and Sports Illustrated. This setback did not dampen her public profile; in fact, she became one of the most talked about figures at the 2025 Athlos event in New York City, where, despite not competing, she turned heads with her chic brown and striking fire-red fits on the red carpet.
Athlos, the revolutionary women’s track league co-founded with Alexis Ohanian, saw Thomas continue her leadership role as co-owner and advisor during the event. According to Essence and Campaign US, she took pride in how the league, in its second year, introduced unprecedented prize purses and historic visibility for female athletes. She appeared on CBS Mornings, discussing with Ohanian how Athlos was born from their joint vision of keeping track athletes in the public eye between Olympic cycles. One of the sweetest viral social media moments came when Serena Williams’ daughter, Olympia, adorably interviewed Thomas about her favorite things—color: pink, animal: cheetah, and event: Athlos itself. Thomas’s Instagram showcased behind-the-scenes glimpses, including her bringing her dog Rico Thee Pug to the event and proudly flashing her engagement ring from longtime boyfriend Spencer McManes.
Meanwhile, Thomas has stayed candid with fans about the realities behind elite success, recently sharing with Essence how every visible medal comes from hidden seasons of "training while hungry, sad, tired, sick, and in pain." For Thomas, this off-track period included celebrating milestones with her Harvard track friends, dressing in traditional aso ebi attire at a wedding, and being vocal about supporting the growth of women’s sports. Business coverage from Campaign US and public comments highlight her growing role as not just an athlete but an advocate and investor in the sport’s future. Because of her Achilles injury, speculation continues around her competitive return, but Thomas has openly stated her sights set on Los Angeles 2028, keeping fans and the sports world eager for her next move.
In the midst of all this, Thomas’s absence from the World Championships has added intrigue and weight to her future. News of her rivalry with rising star Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who credited a win over Thomas earlier this year as pivotal to her record-breaking season, underlines Thomas’s continued impact and status as a barometer for the sport. These weeks have not just been about what Thomas can’t do because of injury, but about how she is shaping track and field’s culture, business, and public visibility—one red carpet, headline, and heartfelt quote at a time.
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