Gabby Thomas to miss World Athletics Championships due to injury
Gabby Thomas is set to miss this month’s World Athletics Championships due to an Achilles injury, the sprinter confirmed on Tuesday.
The Olympic gold medallist in 200m, 4x100m and 4x400m at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been struggling with the injury since May and suffered a setback in July.
“I understand that it will be disappointing for some track fans to hear this news, but I’ve finally come to the realisation that it’s OK to be human and take care of myself,” Thomas said in a press release.
“As an athlete, you always want to keep grinding, but sometimes you simply can’t outwork an injury. Sometimes it’s about patience and making the right decision for the long term. All the best to my Team USA teammates fighting for medals in Tokyo.”
Thomas last participated in the USA Championships held in Eugene, Oregon, finishing third with a time of 22.20 in the 200m final.
Published on Sep 02, 2025