Gabby Thomas, Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Set to Return in New York

Gabby Thomas, fresh off her spectacular performance at the Paris Olympics where she secured three gold medals, is ready to hit the track again. The Olympic champion has announced her participation in the upcoming 776 Invitational, scheduled for September 26, 2024, at the Icahn Stadium in New York.

Thomas made headlines in Paris by dominating the women’s 200m final, clocking an impressive 21.83 seconds. Her victory was particularly noteworthy as she outran Julien Alfred, the 100m champion, who finished with a time of 22.08 seconds, and her teammate Brittany Brown, who clocked in at 22.20 seconds. These achievements were just part of her Olympic success, as Thomas also helped secure gold medals for Team USA in the women’s 4x100m and 4x400m relay events.

Riding the wave of her Olympic triumph, Thomas is gearing up for the first edition of the 776 Invitational, an event designed exclusively for female athletes and reputed to be the highest-paid track meet for women. The event is the brainchild of Alexis Ohanian, husband of tennis legend Serena Williams. Ohanian has introduced a unique twist to the competition: instead of the traditional medals, winners will be awarded a specialized Tiffany crown.

Thomas shared her excitement about the upcoming event with her fans on social media, posting a series of training photos from the University of Texas campus in Austin. Alongside the images, she wrote, “Back at it today! Next race ➡️ @athlos in New York on Sep. 26 🤗.”

**Choosing Family Over Ceremonies: Gabby Thomas Reflects on Her Paris Celebrations**

After her remarkable success in Paris, Thomas chose to forgo the Olympic closing ceremony, opting instead to celebrate her victories with those closest to her. Accompanied by her boyfriend Spencer McManes, her coach Tonja Buford-Bailey, and other family members, Thomas enjoyed a relaxed evening in Paris, which included a family dinner and exploring the city’s iconic streets.

In an interview with *People* magazine, Thomas described the evening as a much-needed break after the intensity of the Olympics. “I spent the night in Paris with my friends and family,” she shared. “We went out to dinner, and I got to spend some time with them since I was so busy the whole time. It was so refreshing and just so nice and [I] got to celebrate having three medals.”

Thomas’s performance at the Olympics was nothing short of extraordinary. She ran a blistering 10.25 seconds on the third leg of the 4x100m relay and clocked 49.30 seconds in the 4x400m relay, contributing significantly to Team USA’s victories in both events.

As she prepares for her next challenge at the 776 Invitational, all eyes will be on Gabby Thomas, whose return to the track promises to be as thrilling as her recent Olympic triumphs.