Gabby Thomas, the reigning Olympic 200m champion, opened her 2026 season in style by winning the women’s 100m at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix in Ethiopia, clocking 11.13 seconds. The American completed a sprint double at the meet, also taking the 200m in 22.15 seconds, underlining her versatility across distances.
Thomas, who won gold in the 200m at the Paris Olympics along with relay titles in the 4x100m and 4x400m, has steadily established herself as one of the most complete sprinters in the world. Her ability to transition between the 100m and 200m — and even step up to the 400m — makes her a rare multi-event threat on the global stage.
The Addis Ababa performance was also her first competitive outing on African soil, marking the start of a three-leg tour that includes the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi. With early-season form already peaking, Thomas looks set to be a major contender again in 2026.