When you hear Gabby Thomas, you instantly think sprinting greatness. She didn’t just compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She dominated, took home three gold medals and making it clear she’s one of the best. So naturally, everyone’s eyes have been on her in 2025, waiting to see if she can keep that fire burning. For a while, she was proving the hype right. But then came the Philadelphia Grand Slam Track, and let’s just say the weekend wasn’t exactly what she or her fans wanted. Instead of more gold, Gabby faced a reality check. But it’s far from the whole story.

On May 31, Gabby ran a solid 22.10 seconds in the 200m, but Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who’s been sharpening her 200m skills lately edged her out with a 21.99 finish. The next day, Gabby clocked 11.16 seconds in the 100m and landed fourth place. Meanwhile, Jefferson-Wooden crushed the field again with a 10.73 seconds, setting a new meet record. Tamari Davis and Thelma Davies weren’t far behind, making the competition stiff and the results tough. But it wasn’t just about the races.

Gabby Thomas also had to battle harassment during the meet, something no athlete should ever have to face. Despite that added pressure, she showed real strength and gratitude. On June 3, she took to X and posted, “Grateful beyond words for the love and support!! Especially this week. My supporters remind me why I keep showing up. Thank you, truly. 🫶🏽” That’s not just resilience; that’s heart. So yeah, the Philly Slam wasn’t the easiest weekend for Gabby Thomas. But if you think that’s the full story, think again. 

Not enough to shake Gabby Thomas’s 2025 momentum

Well, Gabby Thomas’s Philly Slam didn’t go the way anyone hoped but one tough weekend doesn’t define her. Her 2025 season so far has been more than enough to silence any doubts about her form, especially in a year leading up to the World Championships. Gabby kicked off the year strong, anchoring a relay team to a meet record at the Texas Relays, hitting near personal bests in the 100m at the Texas Invitational, and dominating the Kingston Slam with a 200m win and personal best in the 400m. But that’s not all.

She even claimed the overall long sprints title there, pocketing $100,000. At the Miami Slam, she kept pushing, posting a wind-aided 10.97 in the 100m and a season-best 21.95 in the 200m. It’s clear: Gabby Thomas is still a serious threat on the track. Then came Philadelphia, where things got complicated.  On race day, off the track, the situation got worse. A male sports bettor followed Gabby around the stadium, verbally abusing her and later bragging online that his harassment helped him win a bet on her losing.

Gabby didn’t hold back, saying heckling is part of the sport but being stalked like that crosses the line. Grand Slam Track officials quickly launched an investigation and promised better protections for athletes moving forward. Through the ups and downs, Gabby Thomas keeps showing what real strength looks. And if there’s one thing Gabby’s shown us time and again, it’s that she’s got what it takes to keep making America proud, no matter what.