Gabby Thomas Rallies Support for Prestigious ESPYs Award

Gabby Thomas continues to garner support for her ESPY's nomination.

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Gabby Thomas continues to garner support for her ESPY's nomination.

Gabby Thomas Rallies Support for Prestigious ESPYs Award

Stephen Awino 14:00 - 13.07.2025

Gabby Thomas, on the back off a triple gold medal haul at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been nominated for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports at the 2025 ESPYs and is urging fans to vote daily ahead of the July 16 ceremony.

American sprint sensation Gabby Thomas is calling on fans to rally behind her as she vies for the Best Athlete in Women’s Sports award at the 2025 ESPYs.

In a heartfelt Instagram post on Sunday, July 13, Thomas urged her followers to keep voting having shared the nomination news on the previous Monday.

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"Please keep voting for me as Best Athlete—Women’s Sports at this year’s ESPYs! You can vote once a day, link in bio 🫶🏽 The ESPYs will be broadcast live on ABC @ 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific July 16th!" she wrote.

Thomas’ nomination follows an exceptional 2024 season, where she lit up the track and reaffirmed her place among the sport’s elite.

Thomas Dominant Campaign That Sparked Nomination

Gabby Thomas
Gabby Thomas

Gabby Thomas’ rise to ESPY contention was cemented by her commanding performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she clinched gold in the 200m, 4x100m, and 4x400m events.

Her dominance in Paris not only elevated Team USA's medal count but also highlighted her as one of the most versatile and consistent sprinters in the world.

Known for her powerful finishing and impeccable race execution, Thomas stood out on the biggest stage of all, making her a natural choice for ESPY recognition.

Momentum Continues Ahead of Tokyo Worlds

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas.
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas is one of the world's best sprinters (Credit: Imago)

Far from resting on her Olympic laurels, Thomas has carried her momentum into 2025.

She has been a leading force on the Grand Slam Track Circuit, where she made high-profile appearances in Kingston, Miami, and Philadelphia.

Her performances were consistent and electrifying, keeping her in the spotlight as one of the favorites heading into the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September.

Although the final leg of the Grand Slam in Los Angeles was unexpectedly cancelled, Thomas remains focused, sharpening her form and embracing the grind that brought her this far.

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