Gabby Thomas clears the air on one thing sprinters do not actually do during their training.
Gabby Thomas has revealed the one thing sprinters do not actually do during their trainining regimen.
As she gears up for an intense 2025 campaign, the Olympic champion shared her thoughts on endurance running and how it contrasts with her sprinting expertise.
Thomas enters the new season as the female athlete to beat, having dominated the Paris Olympic Games with a gold medal in the 200m and two additional golds as part of Team USA’s 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams.
Determined to build on her success, she has already signed on for the inaugural Grand Slam Track, a groundbreaking league featuring four high-profile meets in Kingston, Jamaica. While the remaining three meets takes place in Miami, Philadelphia Los Angeles USA.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas defies challenges, excelling in athletics, academia, and advocacy while confronting adversity head-on.
In a recent interview with the new league, Thomas revealed that long-distance running is a definite no-go for her.
“I think the general person doesn’t know that sprinters don’t do long-distance running. Like, do you want to go for a run? Nooo, no I don’t,” Thomas admitted with a laugh.
Despite her reluctance, Thomas has occasionally ventured into endurance challenges.
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Thomas, who clinched three gold medals at the Paris Olympic games, has explained why she is still wary of Shericka Jackson’s return this season.
Recently, she stepped out of her comfort zone by attempting a mile run during an interview with internet personality Kate Mackz.
The experience proved to be a humbling one, with Thomas visibly winded by the effort, much to the amusement of her fans.
However, when it comes to sprints, the Harvard graduate remains in a league of her own. As she prepares for the Grand Slam Track series, she is focused on maintaining her explosive speed and further cementing her dominance in the sport.
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Gabby Thomas has been involved in a recent online spat about her academic qualifications.
With an action-packed season ahead, all eyes will be on Thomas as she continues to push the limits of sprinting excellence.
