US Olympics superstar Gabby Thomas is gearing up for the ultimate challenge as she prepares to grab gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. While the world eagerly awaits her performance on the track, Thomas has a steadfast support system by her side in the form of her dedicated boyfriend Spencer McManes. With his unwavering encouragement and love, McManes is poised to cheer Thomas on as she aims to secure the gold and etch her name in the annals of Olympic history.
Gabby Thomas has captured the hearts of millions with her exceptional talent, determination, and charisma. As a track and field athlete, she has excelled in various competitions, showcasing her speed and endurance on the world stage. With multiple accolades to her name, including NCAA titles, Thomas has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of athletics.
Much like Thomas, McManes has an athletic background.
He attended Yale University, where he was the Bulldogs quarterback in his freshman year.
He remained on the team from 2013 until 2016, before graduating in 2017 with a bachelor of arts in Political Science and Government.
His player bio noted that he ‘enjoys fishing, country music and working out.’
Both Thomas and McManes grew up in Georgia.
The Olympic athlete hails from Atlanta, however her family relocated to Massachusetts in 2007.
She remained in-state to attend Harvard University before moving to Texas to continue her athletics training and complete her Master’s degree.
McManes, for his part, grew up in Roswell, Georgia, with his three siblings Carter, Mackie, and Livvie.
He attended Blessed Trinity Catholic High School where he set multiple football records, including most single-game passing yards, career passing yards, and career passing touchdowns.
After graduating from university in Connecticut, McManes moved to Virginia where he worked for the McChrystal Group.
He later relocated to Texas, and joined the company People.ai. He moved into a new position at DataGrail as a Senior Customer Success Manager in August 2023.
While working a corporate job, he also launched a non-alcoholic kava seltzer brand called Kaviva.
According to the company, the product is ‘a kava-based sparkling water with enough kava in one can to create a mouth tingling sensation and euphoric buzz.’ It also ‘comes in fruity flavors,’ is ‘hangover free and athlete approved.’
Although it’s not clear how the couple met, they began dating in late 2022 while they were both living in Austin, Texas.
Thomas moved to the Lone Star state to be coached by Tonja Buford-Bailey and to earn her Master’s Degree in epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center.
The sprinter is reportedly a frequent presence on the entrepreneur’s Instagram page, however he made his social media accounts private at the beginning of the Paris Olympics.
McManes’ siblings, along with his parents Skip and Lori McManes, are some of Thomas’ biggest fans.
The entire clan are in Paris cheering her on, according to snaps posted by Spencer’s mom.
She shared a series of photos from the Olympic trials earlier this year, which showed the family wearing shirts featuring Thomas’ name.
‘We are SO PROUD to be TEAM GABBY,’ she wrote.
‘That win yesterday was hard! Incredible talent on the line. We are so happy Gabby will represent our great country on Team USA. Can’t wait to cheer her on IN PARIS!! Love you sweet Gabby,’ she added.
In the quest for Olympic glory, Gabby Thomas and Spencer McManes stand as a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work, determination, and the unwavering support of loved ones. As they embark on this new chapter in their journey, the world eagerly anticipates the outstanding performance that Thomas is sure to deliver with McManes cheering her on every step of the way.
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