Overview

• Thomas revealed on The Squeeze podcast that a routine MRI for a hamstring strain in June 2021 detected a liver mass just weeks before the Olympic Trials.
• She said the scare transformed her mindset and drove her to win the 200m Trials in 21.61 seconds before earning bronze and silver at Tokyo 2021.
• Thomas admitted that the flood of attention after Tokyo left her feeling overwhelmed and contributed to injuries and uneven results prior to her Paris 2024 triple gold medals.
• She noted that such liver masses can affect women on birth control, emphasizing the hidden health variables athletes can face.
• Now a co-founder of Athlos NYC, Thomas will compete at the women-only meet at Icahn Stadium on October 10, 2025, as part of efforts to boost professional women’s track.