Gabby Thomas Set to Make History After Major Grand Slam Decision

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has been one of the biggest stars competing in the inaugural edition of the Michael Johnson-funded Grand Slam Track event.

Gabby Thomas specialises in the 200m and was a class act at the Paris Olympic Games, where she also claimed gold in the 4x100m relays and the 4x400m relays.

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However, coming into the Grand Slam Track, Thomas signed in the long-sprint category. In quite an expected manner, Gabby Thomas dominated proceedings and took the victory in the first installment earlier this month, back in Jamaica. 

As the multi-million-dollar caravan headed towards Miami for the second leg set for May 2-4, Thomas dropped a shocker, so much so that the Slam history is about to change.

Gabby Thomas announced her participation in the 100m and 200m short sprint categories. 

Gabby Thomas announced her participation in the 100m and 200m short sprint categories. The update hinted at a tantalizing fuel coming up according to Essentially Sports.

For the first time in Slam history, two Slam champions will be crossing paths. Back in Jamaica, it was Melissa Jefferson who took the victory in both the 100m and 200m disciplines. 

Gabby Thomas joined the first group of Grand Slam Track champions after running a personal best 400m. Thomas’ runner-up in the 400m, combined with her 200m victory, gave her the Grand Slam meet title for her long sprints group.

However, apart from the two Slam champions clashing, the short-sprint category will see a stacked lineup. With the likes of Daryll Neita, Tamari Davis, Brittany Brown, Jacious Sears, and more lining up, the races will surely be a banger.

However, with Thomas coming down to the short sprint, there has been a gaping hole left in the long sprint category.