“Get Well Soon”: Gabby Thomas’ News Leaves Track & Field Community Devastated for Tokyo Championships

The track world just got hit with a gut punch. Gabby Thomas, the 200m Olympic champ, announced she’s out of the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo due to an Achilles injury. And fans feel the sting; Thomas’s blazing speed and infectious smile have lit up tracks worldwide. Since May, she’s been battling this nagging injury, which worsened in July. After tough talks with her coach, Tonja Buford-Bailey, they decided there’s not enough time to heal properly before Tokyo. But what does this mean for Team USA’s medal hopes?

Thomas shared her heartbreak: “I understand that it will be disappointing for some track fans… but I’ve finally come to the realization that it’s OK to be human and take care of myself.” Her candor hit home. Fans on X are reeling—some skeptical, like “show me the medical certificate,” while others sent love: “Speedy recovery.” So, how’s the track community coping?

BREAKING NEWS: 200m Olympic champion Gabby Thomas will miss the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo due to injury.

Thomas has been dealing with an Achilles injury since May and it was exacerbated in July. Thomas and her coach Tonja Buford-Bailey have made the decision that there… pic.twitter.com/2naOWc8ctt

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) September 2, 2025

Reactions range from a shocking “Oh hell no” to an empathetic “Respect her being open about it though.” One fan summed it up: “This is not good!!! Sigh!! Achilles injuries are just!!! Get well soon Gabby.” With Thomas sidelined, who’ll step up in Tokyo?

This is a developing story…

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