"Fantastic News"- Gabby Thomas reacts to the introduction of first Olympic Games in Africa

Gabby Thomas recently expressed her excitement for what will be a historic moment in Africa. The next summer Youth Olympic Games will be held in Dakar, Senegal, in 2026, which will be the first country on the African continent to host an Olympic sports event.

The American sprinter recently showcased her abilities with a dominant performance on the US Olympic trials in the 200m race. She cruised towards victory in the event and sealed her spot in Paris after clocking a time of 21.81s in the finals. Along with her, Brittany Brown and McKenzie Long also booked their berths in Paris after recording 21.90s and 21.91s, respectively.

Thomas, who is all set to represent her country for the second time on the big stage, spoke about the historic moment that will take place in Africa for the first time in 2026. Dakar has been given the honor of hosting the Youth Olympic Games to inspire young athletes and the local youth.

The American sprinter took to X and expressed her delight about the announcement, and wrote,

"Fantastic news, I lived in Dakar for the summer of 2017 - what a perfect place for this👏"

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Gabby Thomas reacts to being a part of Alexis Ohanian's track and field event

In April, Gabby Thomas partnered with Serena William's husband, Alexis Ohanian, for his women's only track and field event, the 776 Invitational. The 27-year-old was ecstatic to join this program and shared her thoughts about being a part of it. During the Business of Women Sports Summit, Thomas said that the event will emphasize inspiring fans and revolutionizing women's track events.

"I am excited to partner with forward-thinking organizations like 776 that share our vision for advancing women’s track. Through this investment, we hope to not only provide athletes with the resources and visibility they need to have enduring careers but also to inspire fans worldwide with a reinvented format to experience the best of our sport," she said.

The name of the event has now been changed from 776 Invitational to Athlos NYC, which is kept after the Greek word for 'athlete'. The meet will be held at Ichan Stadium in New York City on September 26, and Gabby Thomas, who will be running in the 200m event, is "honored" to be a part of the organization.

"It's official, the 776 Invitational has officially been revealed as Athlos NYC and I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be running in September at Icahn Stadium in New York!!! I’m honored to be a part of something that revolutionizes the sport for future generations all while competing alongside the women who inspire me everyday 🤎' - @gabbythomas"

The Athlos NYC boasts the largest purse ever for a women-only competition. The winner will be given $60,000, while the athletes finishing second and third will receive $25,000 and $10,000, respectively.