Kristen Thomas
Born (1993-07-01) July 1, 1993 (age 30)
EducationJohn W. Hallahan Girls High School
Alma materUniversity of Central Florida
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight156 lb (71 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Center (XV), Hooker (7s), Wing (7s)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017  United States 7
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2015 United States
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto Team competition

Kristen Thomas (born July 1, 1993) is an American rugby sevens player. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[1][2][3]

Early life

Thomas participated in track and field and basketball in high school. She began her rugby career as a freshman at the University of Central Florida.[4][5] She is openly lesbian.[6]

Career

Thomas made her debut for the United States sevens team at the 2015 São Paulo Women's Sevens. She won a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games as a member of the United States women's national rugby sevens team.[7][8]

Thomas missed out on selection for the 2016 Summer Olympics squad due to an injury she sustained at the 2016 France Women's Sevens.[9] She was named in the Eagles 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup squad.[10][11][12]

Thomas was selected to represent the United States at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ "'It's Surreal': Philly's Kristen Thomas, Olympic Rugby Player, on Opening Ceremony". NBC10 Philadelphia. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "KRISTEN THOMAS - RUGBY - Team USA". Archived from the original on January 1, 2016.
  3. ^ "Kristen Thomas 2022 Olympics | NBC Olympics". www.nbcolympics.com. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kristen Thomas". www.thecontenders.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  5. ^ Jackson-Gibson, Adele (April 18, 2017). "Rugby: Is this the USA dream team that can finally win the World Cup?". Excelle Sports. Archived from the original on September 24, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  6. ^ "At least 180 out LGBTQ athletes at Tokyo Olympics, a record by far". Outsports. July 12, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "Kristen Thomas". Toronto2015.org. 2015 Pan American Games. Archived from the original on April 5, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  8. ^ "TeamUSA Rugby at the 2015 Pan American Games". TeamUSA.org. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  9. ^ Clifton, Pat (January 25, 2017). "Thomas Return Highlights Women's 7s Squad for Sydney". www.rugbytoday.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  10. ^ Wise, Chad (July 17, 2017). "Eagles announced for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland". USA Rugby. Archived from the original on July 17, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  11. ^ "Women Eagles Name World Cup Squad". www.thisisamericanrugby.com. July 17, 2017. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  12. ^ "New caps in Women's Eagles World Cup squad". Americas Rugby News.com. July 20, 2017. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  13. ^ "USA names rosters for Sevens World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  14. ^ Cahill, Calder (September 1, 2022). "Women's Eagles Sevens target podium chase as roster is named for the Rugby World Cup Sevens". eagles.rugby. Retrieved September 14, 2022.

External links

USA Women's 2020 Summer Olympics squad
United States squad – 2017 Rugby World Cup
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