From brand partnerships to the Paris Olympics
Gabby Thomas, the second-fastest 200-meter sprinter in U.S. history, has her sights set on a gold medal at the upcoming Olympics. With two medals already in Tokyo, she's well on her way to becoming a sports superstar. But Thomas' vision goes beyond Olympic glory, and she has even bigger ambitions: to raise the profile of female track and field athletes.
Join us on July 25th for an exclusive webcast hosted by ForbesWomen Editor Maggie McGrath: “Game Changer: Sprinting for 2024 Olympic Gold with Gabby Thomas.” From inspiring young female athletes to partnering with Alexis Ohanian to host her first ever track and field event, Thomas is breaking down barriers and drawing unprecedented viewership and investment to the sport.
Hear how this world champion and Olympic hopeful keeps her performing at her best while supporting female athletes on and off the track.
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Maggie McGrath
Forbes
Maggie McGrath Maggie is the editor of Forbes Woman, a vertical within Forbes dedicated to covering all aspects of female entrepreneurship, and the author of the Forbes Woman Newsletter. She loves a good Forbes list; she was the editor of 50 Over 50 and the 100 Most Influential Women in the World, and was previously the editor of the 30 Food & Drink Under 30 list and the Just 100. Prior to coming to Forbes, Maggie worked with Jean Chatzky, the financial editor of the Today Show. She is based in New York City, and we encourage you to follow her for more interviews and articles on women leaders and innovators who are changing the world.
Gabby Thomas
Forbes
Gabby Thomas Thomas is one of America's top sprinters, known for her achievements both on and off the track. She is the fourth fastest woman in history to run the 200m in 21.60 seconds. In her first Olympic Games in Tokyo, Thomas became a two-time Olympic medalist, winning a bronze medal in her specialty event, the 200m, and a silver medal in the 4×100 relay. Thomas graduated from Harvard University and earned a Master's in Public Health from the University of Texas. While training for the Paris Olympics, Thomas also works at a volunteer health care clinic in Austin, Texas, helping underserved communities, a field she is passionate about.
