Olympic Star Gabby Thomas Shines Bright with Engagement to Spencer McManes

Ah, love is in the air, and it’s as sweet as a victory lap after crossing the finish line. Olympic track sensation Gabby Thomas has officially announced her engagement to her longtime beau, Spencer McManes, in a delightful twist that rivals any rom-com plot. After over two years of dating—during which they transitioned from rivals to romantic partners—the couple’s engagement unfolded during a charming staycation in Austin, Texas. Spencer, a former Yale football player, orchestrated a surprise that even left Gabby, a gold medalist known for her sharp instincts on the track, utterly speechless. Picture it: an Airbnb rooftop adorned with flowers, a scene reminiscent of a Pinterest board come to life. Gabby reminisced, “That’s when I realized, ‘Oh my gosh, this is happening.’” And who knew that Spencer, typically a surprise flunker, had it in him to execute such an impressive ruse?

Their love story is refreshingly modern, kicking off with Gabby’s intrigue over Spencer’s pizza reviews on Instagram—yes, you read that right. From rivals at Harvard and Yale to a pizza-loving couple? It’s basically a delightful sitcom waiting to happen. Spencer, overwhelmed by the fact that a champion sprinter followed him, slid into her DMs with a charmingly self-deprecating inquiry. Fast forward to the future, and Gabby is gearing up for the 2024 Olympics, where she hopes to share her triumphs with friends and family, a stark contrast to the muted celebrations of the pandemic-era 2021 games.

So, as we toast to their engagement, let’s remember: love, much like running, is about the journey, the surprises, and perhaps a slice of pizza along the way. Class dismissed.

Sources: Celebrity Storm

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