SAINT-DENIS, France — A star hasn’t been born in the realm of American track and field. This is more a blossoming.
Gabby Thomas has been methodically and consistently growing into an Olympic champion. If she seems an ideal star, it’s because she’s been marinating, slow-cooking to perfection. This moment has been prepared with attention to detail and diligence.
She knows who she is and who she wants to be. She knows why she’s here. She knows what she wants to do. She’s put in the work, maximizing her talent. She’s accumulated experience. She’s been patient, waiting for her time, not skipping steps.