Olympic medalist Gabby Thomas has offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at what fuels her blistering pace—and it all starts in the kitchen.
In a recent Instagram story, the American sprint queen revealed her go-to recovery ritual after grueling training sessions .A anutrient-packed smoothie.
“To be able to get on the track and train fast and strong, I need to fuel my body with the right mix of nutrients. Specifically plenty of carbs and protein,” she wrote. “One of the easiest ways to do that is a smoothie, which I love making after training to help my muscles repair and rebuild.”
Gabby Thomas, dazzled the world by winning triple gold at the Paris Olympics. She claimed the 200m, the 4x100m relay, and the 4x400m relay—has firmly established herself as a dominant force in women’s sprinting. Her Olympic 200m victory in 21.83 seconds marked the first American win in the event since Allyson Felix in 2012. She’s also the second-fastest woman ever in the distance, with a personal best of 21.60 seconds.
But behind that blazing speed lies a deep commitment to training, nutrition, and recovery. Gabby Thomas shared that her signature smoothie includes whey protein, almond milk, and L-glutamine—an amino acid known to support muscle recovery. She enhances the base with frozen fruits, almond butter, and a variety of seeds for a nutrient-rich blend.
“The fun thing about making smoothies is you can mix and match ingredients, so it’s never boring,” she added.
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Gabby Thomas this season
Looking ahead, Thomas has her sights set on the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, scheduled for September 13–21. After securing a silver medal in the 200m at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest. Gabby is determined to capture her first world title.
She has already gotten her 2025 campaign off to a flying start. She won the 200m at the opening meet of the Grand Slam Track series in the Long Sprint category. Coming off the bend behind Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith, Thomas surged ahead in the final stretch to win in 22.62 seconds. Marileidy Paulino finished second in 22.93 seconds, while Asher-Smith faded to third in 22.96.
As the 28-year-old Harvard graduate prepares for her next global challenge, her disciplined approach—blending speed, science, and smoothies—continues to inspire a generation of athletes. Whether she’s dominating on the track or crafting the perfect post-workout shake. Gabby Thomas is showing the world what it takes to be the best.
