Breaking: Gabby Steps Into Sydney's Event

2026 was supposed to be an off year for track and field. No Olympics, no Worlds, and not much drama. But looks like the expectations are about to change. News has hit that Gabby Thomas might shake things up this track season.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Gabby Thomas Confirms Focusing on the 400m in 2026

Gabby confirms she’ll keep running the 200m, but also states why she is shifting more focus toward the 400m.

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Gabby Thomas has revealed that the 400m flat race would be one of her main focuses this track season. This opens up a possibility of her facing Sydney who moved to the distance in 2025. So tell us,

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