Beyond the Finish Line: Olympian Gabby Thomas’ Race for Gold & Health Equity

In the world of track and field, Gabby Thomas shines as a two-time Olympic medalist with a passion that extends far beyond the finish line.  “I grew up doing pretty much every sport under the sun, mainly soccer. I started running reluctantly because my mom kind of forced me to, but I ended up falling in love with it because it’s such a unique sport,” the 27-year-old shares. “You can really see the progress that you make: what you put in, you get out. I started setting goals for myself, achieving things, and working towards my accomplishments.” Eventually, her hard work landed her a position on the Harvard track and field team where she grew to love the sport.  “It was when I broke the NCAA record in college and won my first NCAA championship that catapulted me into my professional career. After that, I continued to love the sport. I fell in love with the process and the journey of getting better, growing, and being the best version of myself that I could be as an athlete. Then, I made the Olympic team, and the rest is history,” Thomas shares. While her journey from a multi-sport athlete to a...