Gabby Thomas is living the dream following her incredible performance in the Paris Olympics. She not only lit up the track with her lightning-fast 21.83 seconds in the 200-meter dash, earning her a dazzling gold medal, but she’s also making a lot of money—thanks to Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian. Ohanian’s latest idea? An all-women track and field event called ‘Athlos’ will begin on September 26 at the legendary Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. The winner of the contest will get a hefty $60,000 reward. But here’s the best part: there was an added treat for the 36 competitors competing at Athlos who also performed in Paris!
Ohanian threw in a golden nugget: if you win a gold medal in the Olympics, he’ll give you an additional $60,000. While enjoying the enchantment of Disneyland Paris, Ohanian couldn’t resist sharing the news. He tweeted a video on X, writing, “Olympic Track & Field begins today (good luck, @vmfraley!) “And to the 36 women running my @athlos NYC event on September 26 for a record-breaking top prize of $60K, I’ll also give you $60K if you win a gold medal here in #Paris2024💪.”
Gabby Thomas, who will compete in Athlos, won three gold medals in Paris, including the 200m, the 4x100m relay, and the 4x400m relay. Do you know what that means? Ohanian owes her $180,000. After her 200m triumph, Ohanian returned to X to announce, “And I owe her $60K for the Gold Medal Bounty🥇.” That’s $60K each gold medal, thus the Reddit co-founder earned a total of $180K for the three medals.
But wait—there’s more! Gabby’s gold rush did not end there. In addition to her gold medal, she received $50,000 from World Athletics and $37,500 from the Olympic Committee. And if that isn’t enough to make you dizzy, former NFL stars Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson are offering $25,000 each to each Team USA track athlete who wins gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, the cash train is not slowing down anytime soon.
Gabby Thomas is aiming for a $230,000 cash prize! Can she pull it off? React!
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According to a post on X by Rori Dunk, athletes can make a lot of money at major track meets: $100,000 at Grand Slam Track, $70,000 at World Athletics Championships, $60,000 at Athlos, and $10,000 at the Diamond League, totalling over $230,000. With all of this in mind, Gabby Thomas’ total earnings appear to be quite impressive.
Gabby may earn a staggering $230,000 from her Olympic gold medals, as well as prize money from upcoming meetings such as Grand Slam Track, Athlos, and the World Championship. plus when you add the $180,000 from Ohanian’s gold medal promise plus the $150,000 from Sharpe and Johnson, well, Gabby’s bank account is going crazy!
What are your thoughts on Gabby Thomas dominating the track season for the $230,000 award after causing Alexis Ohanian’s financial loss?
Gabby Thomas is pumped up for Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos
With all of that prize money coming in—especially from Alexis Ohanian—Gabby Thomas could be forgiven for taking a break after her stunning performance at the Paris Olympics. But Paris is already in the rearview mirror, and Gabby is focused on her next big task, the forthcoming Athlos event on September 26. You might think she deserved a break after her amazing time in Paris, and she did mention a five-week hiatus, but Gabby appears to be ready to get back on track. In an Instagram post, she revealed her plans, stating, “Back at it today! Next race is @athlos in New York on September 26. 🤗.”
Gabby is ecstatic about Athlos. In another Instagram story, she posted a conversation with someone about the incident, captioned “Yes, we’re talking about @athlos.” The second person eagerly remarked, “This is going to literally be the track event of the year.” Gabby cheekily responded, “And that’s counting the Olympics 😂.” The individual responded with a joking, “No deada**.”
Gabby is clearly excited for Athlos, and with her hint that this event could equal the Olympics in scale, we’re in for another Gabby Thomas show this September. She’s not simply showing up; she’s out for success and the enticing prize money Alexis Ohanian has on offer. Buckle up, because this is going to be an exciting race!
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