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An inspiring message by Gabby Thomas after receiving her Jackie Joyner-Kersee Female Athlete of the Year honour at the USATF Awards brewed hope for young athletes.
Sprint star Gabby Thomas delivered an inspiring speech after receiving her Jackie Joyner-Kersee Female Athlete of the Year honour at the USATF Night of Legends Awards.
Thomas was named winner of the prestigious award following her Olympic exploits in Paris, where she raced to 200m gold and helped Team USA to 4x100m and 4x400m victories as well, running the third leg in both relays and played an integral part in the 4x400m team setting an American record of 3:15.51.
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In addition, she clocked five sub-22s in the 200m this season, topped by a world-leading 21.78s in the semifinals at the US Olympic Trials.
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The 27-year-old overcame other strong contenders on the nominee list in Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (400mH), Tara Davis-Woodhall (long jump), Masai Russell (100mH), and Valarie Allman (Discus throw), who were also Olympic champions in Paris.
In her appreciation speech, Thomas passed a captivating message to young athletes on not giving up despite challenges.
"To the young girls and boys who might be watching, believe in yourself. When I was younger, I had big dreams too. Dreams that oftentimes scared me because I felt they were too far away.
"But here's what I want you to know, you are capable of far more you can imagine. The world will try to tell you to be realistic or to do things a certain way or that certain things are not meant for you, Don't listen.
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"Your dreams, no matter how big they are, are valid. Dreaming big means stepping outside of your comfort zone. It means working hard even when nobody is watching and believing in yourself even when it feels hard.
"Some days you might feel like giving up and that's okay. Rest if you need to, but never stop. And remember, your dreams can inspire others one day, so don't hold back. Be bold, be brave, and dream big."
Thomas will be gunning to build on her 2024 season momentum next year, aiming to win her first individual world title in Tokyo.
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