“Gabby Thomas Reveals the One Morning Habit That Won Her 3 Olympic Golds!”
Gabby Thomas Reveals the Secret Behind Winning Three Gold Medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics: “I Wrote Down Every Morning That I Will Be Olympic Champion” Gabby Thomas, the American sprint sensation, recently shared insights into her journey and the mindset that led her to win three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In…
Gabby Thomas Reveals the Secret Behind Winning Three Gold Medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics: “I Wrote Down Every Morning That I Will Be Olympic Champion”
Gabby Thomas, the American sprint sensation, recently shared insights into her journey and the mindset that led her to win three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a post-Olympic interview, Thomas reflected on her victorious performances in the women’s 200m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay events, showcasing her dominance on the world stage.
In the highly anticipated 200m final, Thomas clinched gold with an impressive time of 21.83 seconds, outpacing her competitors—Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who finished in 22.08 seconds, and fellow American Brittany Brown, who clocked 22.20 seconds. Thomas also played a crucial role in securing gold for Team USA in both the 4x100m and 4x400m relay races, further solidifying her status as a formidable force in track and field.
Following her stunning achievements in Paris, Thomas appeared on CBS Mornings, where she revealed the secret behind her success: the power of self-belief. She spoke about the importance of “self-talk” and how she mentally prepared herself to become an Olympic champion long before stepping onto the track.
“I am building my self-talk. I’m building my confidence in that moment. I am telling myself that I am already the Olympic champion. I wrote down over and over every morning, while I was in Paris, that I will be the Olympic champion—in my notes app—over and over, and I envisioned the race all day, every day, imagining myself winning and crossing the line in front,” Thomas shared during the interview.
**Gabby Thomas Reflects on Her 200m Victory at the Paris Olympics**
Thomas’s triumph in the 200m event on August 6, 2024, marked a defining moment in her career. In a post-race interview, she expressed her excitement and disbelief at achieving her lifelong dream of becoming an Olympic champion.
“It’s an unbelievable feeling,” Thomas said. “It’s indescribable; I’m so excited. If I didn’t get this gold medal today, I don’t know what I would have done. I’m really in disbelief because having an Olympic gold medal is something in my wildest dreams. But at the same time, I know how hard I’ve fought for it.”
The 27-year-old athlete reflected on the years of dedication and hard work that led to this moment, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and resilience in her journey.
“This has been six years in the making—head down, working hard, going to really tough meets, pushing yourself—and now it’s here, and I’ve done it. This is the happiest moment of my life,” she said.
When discussing her performance in the 200m race, Thomas highlighted her focus on executing her race strategy, which involved taking an early lead and maintaining her speed to the finish line.
“I don’t think it could have gone any better. My coach told me the only thing I need is to get the lead and finish strong, and I did that. I couldn’t tell you where my competitors were in that race because I locked out, and when I crossed the line, that’s the only thing I can remember,” she explained.
Thomas’s gold medals in Paris add to her impressive collection, which includes a silver and bronze from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 4x100m relay and 200m, respectively. As she continues to excel on the track, Gabby Thomas remains a shining example of determination, focus, and the power of positive thinking.