Overview

• Thomas announced on Sept. 2 that she will miss the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, which run Sept. 13–21.
• She said the Achilles issue began in May and worsened in July, adding that it is “OK to be human and take care of myself.”
• Despite qualifying by finishing third in the 200m at U.S. nationals in August, she has not competed since that meet.
• Reporters note her absence is a blow to U.S. medal hopes and could ease the path for St Lucia’s Julien Alfred, the year’s fastest over 200m.
• Thomas thanked supporters on X and expressed eagerness to return, while the full U.S. travel roster remains pending and Brittany Brown joined Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Anavia Battle in qualifying for the 200m.