What does Gabby Thomas' boyfriend do for a living? All about Spencer McManes' career

Gabby Thomas has risen to global prominence following her record-breaking campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she clinched gold medals in the women’s 200m, the 4x100m relay, and the 4x400m relay events. Her boyfriend, Spencer McManes, works as a senior customer success manager at DataGrail.

McManes and his family were in attendance at Stade de France to show their full support for the track and field star. After winning her first individual Olympic gold, the couple shared a heartfelt moment by hugging each other, celebrating her remarkable achievement.

Gabby Thomas has been in a relationship with Spencer McManes since October 2022. According to his LinkedIn profile, McManes joined DataGrail as a senior customer success manager in August 2023, having previously worked in the same designation at People.ai from May 2021 till August 2023.

Before this, McManes joined the McChrystal Group as an analyst in July 2017 before getting promoted to the role of Associate two years later. He was later promoted to the position of Senior Associate in January 2021.

In addition to his role at DataGrail, he also founded the non-alcoholic drink KAVIVA in March 2023. According to the product's website, this beverage resembles a hard seltzer or sparkling water and is available in 12 oz (355ml) cans.

Spencer McManes attended Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Georgia. He also played football as a quarterback for Yale University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government in 2017.

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Spencer McManes’ mother is a huge fan of Gabby Thomas

Gabby Thomas at the Paris Olympics. (Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Spencer McManes’ mother Lori Francis McManes has been a huge admirer of Gabby Thomas. Following Thomas’ qualification at the Paris Olympics, Lori took to her Instagram on July 01 to express pride in Thomas’ achievements in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. She said:

“No words can describe these USA Olympic Trials. Just incredible. Every single athlete has given up so much and worked harder than I can even imagine to get to this point. They are all amazing! We are SO PROUD to be TEAM GABBY. That win yesterday was hard! Incredible talent on the line. We are so happy Gabby will represent our great country on Team USA. Can’t wait to cheer her on IN PARIS!!🇺🇸❤️💙🥇Love you sweet Gabby 😘😘”

Following this dedicated post, the track star reacted in the post’s comments with hearts, writing:

“❤️❤️❤️ so grateful for yall!!!”

Screenshot of Gabby Thomas’ comment on Lori Francis McManes post. Credits - IG/ @lorimcmanes

At the Olympic Trials, Thomas dominated the 200m race with a phenomenal 21.81s run in the finals, following her strong performances of 21.78s in the semis and 22.11s in the heats.