Olympic championhas officially said yes! The track and field sensation, fresh off her historic three-gold-medal performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is now engaged to her long-term boyfriend, Spencer McManes.
The couple, who have been dating since 2022, made their engagement official in March 2025.
affirming his love for Thomas in a romantic rooftop proposal during a staycation in Austin, Texas.
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According toSpencer McManes is Georgia native with an impressive background both in academics and athletics.
He attended Blessed Trinity Catholic High School before graduating in 2013 and went on to play quarterback at Yale University while earning a degree in political science and government in 2017.
Following his graduation, McManes worked at McChrystal Group, a consulting firm in Virginia, before relocating to Austin, Texas, in 2021.
He transitioned into a career in customer success management. In addition to his corporate career, McManes is also an entrepreneur. In May 2023, he launched Kaviva, a non-alcoholic kava seltzer brand based in Austin.
Though both Thomas and McManes were Ivy League athletes—Thomas excelling in track at Harvard and McManes playing football at Yale—their paths didn’t cross during their college years.
As per Pulse Sports, when they were both living in Austin, Texas.
Their love story officially began in October 2022, as confirmed in an anniversary post shared by the couple.
Since then, McManes has been a constant presence in
s, cheering her on as she clinched three gold medals in Paris—winning the 200m, 4x100m, and 4x200m relay events. He was often seen in the stands, proudly supporting his now-fiancée.
Beyond the track, the couple has shared countless experiences together, including a visit to McManes’ family in Georgia.
Thomas has formed a close bond with McManes’ loved ones, and his mother, Lori McManes, frequently shares photos of the couple on social media.
Their love story has been nothing short of a fairy tale, and now, as they step into this new chapter, fans can’t wait to see what’s next for the dynamic duo.
With wedding planning now in the works, Thomas continues to dominate the track while McManes expands his entrepreneurial ventures.