Gabby Thomas spoke about expectations from people and received the tag of one of the fastest women on the planet after winning three gold medals at the Paris Olympics. The American athlete is set to make her first track appearance after her victorious campaign in Paris at Athlos NYC, the track meet that is being organized by Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian.
Thomas won the gold medal in the women's 200m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay. She opted out of the Diamond League series, which was organized weeks after the Paris Olympics, and announced that she would be running her final race of the 2024 season at Athlos NYC.
The Inaugural event of Athlos NYC will be held on September 26, 2024, at Icahn Stadium. The event is a women-only meet that aims to create a revolution in the track and field world.
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Gabby Thomas spoke about competing in the event and expressed excitement to return to the track after the Paris Olympics.
"While I'm racing I'm in the zone, it is a flow state. I let all the training do the work, my muscles know what to do. My mind knows what to do. Being deemed one of the fastest women on the planet is very surreal to me. Not something that I ever imagined for myself. Athlos definitely feels like an event where we finally as female athletes have some ownership, have some say. We have a big part in its creation. I'm excited!" she said.
Some of the Olympic Champions who will be headlining the meet are Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell, and Faith Kipyegon, among others.
Gabby Thomas on the biggest challenge of her life as an Olympian
In an interview with Team USA, Gabby Thomas spoke about the biggest challenge that she faced as an Olympian. The American athlete shed light on the importance of self-belief and confidence while competing against the best athletes in the world.
"I think the biggest challenge that I have experienced in my life as an Olympian is the feeling of belonging and feeling like I really belong to these settings. It feels really special to be here and I have the maturity as an athlete just to know that I belong here and know what I am capable of," she said.
Furthermore, she expressed practicing a lot of discipline as well as undergoing the necessary mental training to believe in her abilities. All in all, she hoped to set a great example for young athletes who look up to her.
