Olympic Champion Gabby Thomas Demands Lifetime Bans for Doping Coaches

Olympic Champion Gabby Thomas Demands Lifetime Bans for Doping Coaches

Triple Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas has made a powerful statement against doping in athletics, calling for lifetime bans for coaches involved in doping violations.

Known online as @itsgabbyt, the 200m champion took to her Instagram story to express her frustration with the sport’s tolerance for repeat offenders:

‘Doping coaches should be banned for life from coaching in the sport. Whether you were banned while competing as an athlete or caught distributing as a coach (for some, both).

‘If you train under a coach who is known for doping (once, twice, or even three times for some), you are complicit.

That’s my stance.’

Her comments come amid a wave of doping scandals in track and field, including recent suspensions of high-profile athletes. Thomas emphasized that athletes who knowingly train under coaches with doping histories are part of the problem.

Following her Instagram post, Thomas doubled down on her stance via X (formerly Twitter), writing:

‘When I graduated from college, I came into this sport sooo naive. After six years, I just want better for athletes. We deserve it. My goal is to leave this sport better than I found it.’

Gabby Thomas, who won gold in the 200m, 4x100m, and 4x400m relays at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is widely respected not only for her athletic achievements but also for her advocacy and integrity.

 

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