Gabby Thomas: Olympic Wins and Honest Talks

Gabby Thomas, a star athlete, won big at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She took home three gold medals in the 200 meters, and in the 4×100 and 4×400 meter relays. She's not just about winning on the track. She's also got strong views on how sports should be played and celebrated. Gabby thinks participation trophies aren't fair. "Sports should be about merit, " she said. She believes kids should learn to lose and that not everyone deserves a trophy. This speaks volumes, coming from someone who balanced studies and sports. Gabby studied neurobiology and global health policy at Harvard. Then, she got a Master's in public health at the University of Texas. All this while training for the Olympics! She even won medals in the Tokyo Olympics. In Paris, Gabby won her first two gold medals. But she had a playful debate about bronze medals. "There's a podium ceremony with gold, silver, and bronze, " she said, making it a bit debatable. After Paris, Gabby faced some setbacks, like not winning gold at Athlos. But her stance on participation trophies stays strong. She knows the reality of earning a place on the Olympic podium.