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Gabby Thomas at WNBA games—Is she the next big crossover star in sports?

Gabby Thomas, the awesome three-time gold medallist from the Paris Olympics, is such a sports fanatic, and she keeps showing it! Just under a month ago, she turned up at the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game with the GOAT, Simone Biles, and totally surprised WNBA star Caitlin Clark. With Team USA’s Olympic legends cheering them on from the sidelines, Clark and her crew snagged a sweet win against the Connecticut Sun, finishing with a score of 84-80.

But that’s not all! As they were heading to the locker room, Biles and Thomas swooped in to say hi, adding another surprise to an already epic night. Seriously, how cool is that? Gabby’s love for the game is real, and we’re all here for her sports vibes!

And guess what? Gabby Thomas is making waves in the WNBA headlines again! On Her Turf hopped onto X to share that Thomas was spotted in the stands during the Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty game, once again spreading her love for the WNBA playoffs. It’s like she’s addicted to all the excitement, and honestly, we’re loving every minute of it!

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As if that wasn’t enough to get everyone buzzing, there was a super cute surprise for Thomas when the WNBA game screen lit up with her epic Olympic race-winning moment. Then, just like that, it switched to show her reliving that moment and smiling wide while waving to the audience from the stands! Talk about a sweet honor! It’s clear Gabby’s not just a fan; she’s a star shining bright in the WNBA universe!

Team USA royalty in the #WNBAPlayoffs house! ✨

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas (@itsgabbyt) is in the crowd for the Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty. pic.twitter.com/ZtLvrMlizc

— On Her Turf (@OnHerTurf) September 25, 2024

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To top it all off, it seems like Thomas is a total lucky charm! While she was hanging out in the stands at Barclays Center in New York, the New York Liberty pulled off a crazy win, finishing the game at 91-82. Their chase for that first WNBA title is looking pretty promising, especially after they swept the Atlanta Dream 2-0 on Tuesday night. Talk about epic night! But wait—Gabby chilling in New York wasn’t just so she could just catch the WNBA action! Is there something special cooking up?

Gabby Thomas is ready to keep the Track season rolling!

For sure! Something super exciting is totally happening because this Olympic champ is definitely not done with her track season yet! Gabby Thomas is all set to hit the track at Athlos NYC 2024, which kicks off on September 26. And guess what? Gabby was the very first athlete to jump on board! This amazing American track star, who totally stole the spotlight with three gold medals at the Paris Olympics, signed up months ago and is already hyping everything up with just a few days to go.

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Athlos NYC is a super cool all-women track and field meet dreamed up by none other than Alexis Ohanian, the Reddit co-founder and the lucky husband of the legendary Serena Williams. The event is rolling out a whopping $60,000 prize for the winner, but here’s the twist: Alexis Ohanian already owes Gabby some cash! He promised that if you snag a gold medal at the Olympics, he’d throw in another $60,000! While chilling at Disneyland Paris, he dropped this gem on X, wishing the athletes good luck.

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Gabby, who’s ready to shine at Athlos, didn’t just snag one gold—she took home three in the 200m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay! So, Ohanian owes her a cool $180,000! After her 200-meter win, he tweeted, “And I owe her $60K for that Gold Medal Bounty!” That’s $60K per gold! With Gabby Thomas making a splash at the WNBA games and getting ready for this awesome meet for a whooping prize money and then again some for the Olympic gold, how excited are you to see her back on the track? Let us know in the comments!

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