Gabby Thomas is one of the household faces of the American track and field realm. She specializes in the 100m and 200m and has accomplished multiple achievements in her career so far. From bagging medals to endorsement deals, Thomas inspires the youth in every way. She is a one-time Olympian who debuted in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and won two medals in the 200m (bronze) and 4x100m event (silver). She is now poised to represent her country for the second time in the Paris Olympics.
Thomas was born on December 7, 1996, in Atlanta Georgia, and her hometown is in Northampton, Massachusetts. She has pursued her education at Harvard University in neurobiology and global health and is pursuing a master's degree in public health. She joined the track and field team at the Williston Northampton School, and her inspiration to tap into track and field is the former American sprinter Allyson Felix. Her’s was the first track race that Gabby watched and ever since then she started taking her track and field career seriously. She has had an exceptional and remarkable collegiate professional career so far.
What is Gabby Thomas 200m Time?
Gabby Thomas has been an exceptional player in the 200m discipline and has proved her prowess in most of her showdowns. Her current 200m time is an electrifying 21.60s, which she had set at the 2023 USATF Championships. She also recently clocked a world lead of 21.78s in the semifinals of the US Olympic Trials and advanced to the 200m finals, just a step away from booking her 2024 Olympic berth.
Gabby Thomas’ Career
Growing up, Gabby Thomas ran track and put her mind to it after getting inspired by the former athlete Allyson Felix’s 200m race. She turned professional after signing a professional contract with New Balance. During her time at Harvard, she won 22 conference titles in six different events and made Ivy League records in the 100m, 200m, and indoor 60m races.
In her junior season, Thomas became the NCAA Indoor Champion in the 200m event, where she clocked a time of 22.38s. The 27-year-old is also a World Champion of the 4x100m relay (2023 Budapest), and she also won a silver in the 200m race in the same Championship. She also clinched gold in the 200m at the 2023 USATF Championships. She is now geared up to make her second Olympic appearance in Paris, which is scheduled to be held from July 26- August 11.
Personal Bests
| Event | Time | Venue |
| 100m | 11.00s | Eugene |
| 200m | 21.60s | Eugene |
| 400m | 49.68s | Austin |
| Long Jump | 6.27m | Paolo Alto |
| 60m | 7.21s | Fayetteville |
| 200m | 22.38s | College Station |
| 300m | 35.73s | New York |
Major Championships Medals
| EVENT | TIME | Medal | COMPETITION |
| 200m | 22.47s | Gold | 2018 Diamond League |
| 200m | 22.69s | Gold | 2019 Diamond League |
| 300m | 35.98s | Silver | 2019 USATF Indoor Championships |
| 200m | 21.61s | Gold | 2021 Olympic Trials |
| 200m | 21.87s | Bronze | 2021 Tokyo Olympics |
| 4x100m relay | 41.45s | Silver | 2021 Tokyo Olympics |
| 200m | 21.81s | Silver | 2023 World Championships |
| 4x100m relay | 41.03s | Gold | 2023 World Championships |
| 4x100m relay | 41.85s | Gold | 2024 World Relays |
| 4x400m relay | 3:21.70 | Gold | 2024 World Relays |
| 200m | 21.81s | Gold | 2024 US Olympic Trials |
FAQ's On Gabby Thomas 200m Time
A. Gabby Thomas is 5’9” or 175 cm tall.
A. Gabby Thomas was born on December 7, 1996, which makes her 27 years old, as of June 2024.
A. Gabby Thomas’ hometown is in Northampton, Massachusetts, U.S.
A. Gabby Thomas was born in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
