Kristen Thomas

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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
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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  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[edit]

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