Gabby Thomas
Gabby Thomas has established herself as one of the world's premier sprinters, excelling in both the 100-meter and 200-meter events. Thomas' legacy was cemented when she became the second-fastest woman in history at 200 meters. Her impressive accolades include an individual gold medal in the 200-meters at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and golds in the 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relays as part of Team USA. Thomas graduated from Harvard University with a degree in neurobiology and global health and achieved her Master’s Degree in epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Thomas is an advocate for diversity in STEM fields and uses her platform to encourage young people, especially young women of color, to pursue careers in science and technology.
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