Smart Tech Meets World-Class Speed: Amazfit Teams Up with Five-Time Olympic Medalist Gabby Thomas to Transform Smart Training

This four-year partnership marks Thomas’ first collaboration with a smartwatch brand, showcasing the impact of wearable tech in athletics.

Amazfit, a global leader in smart wearables, has officially announced Gabby Thomas, five-time Olympic medalist and fashion icon, as its newest athlete spokesperson. This four-year partnership will see Thomas integrating Amazfit’s advanced wearables into her training regimen, using data-driven insights to track performance, recovery, and health metrics.
This marks Thomas’ first-ever collaboration with a smartwatch brand, emphasizing the growing role of wearable technology in professional sports. As part of the partnership, she will also provide valuable feedback to Amazfit’s product development teams, helping refine future smartwatch designs and features.
To celebrate the announcement, Amazfit launched a brand video featuring Gabby Thomas on its official Instagram.

Gabby Thomas: A Champion on and off the Track
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Thomas clinched gold medals in the 200m, 4x100m, and 4x400m relay, making her the most decorated track and field athlete on the US team. Her previous victories include bronze in the 200m and silver in the 4x100m relay at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She has also dominated Diamond League Championships, cementing her status as one of the fastest sprinters in the world.
Thomas’ athletic success is rooted in scientific training methods, where data analytics and wearable technology play an increasingly crucial role. Her partnership with Amazfit signifies a shift towards performance optimization through smart technology.

How Wearable Technology is Transforming Elite Training
Athletes today depend on real-time data to make informed training decisions. From tracking oxygen saturation and VO2 max levels to monitoring heart rate variability and sleep cycles, wearable tech helps athletes fine-tune their routines.
Gabby Thomas’ training plan will incorporate Amazfit’s advanced tracking features, allowing her to monitor:

• Heart Rate & Recovery: Instant heart rate feedback to adjust intensity during workouts.
• VO2 Max Performance: Measuring oxygen consumption to optimize endurance levels.
• Sleep Monitoring: Tracking sleep cycles to ensure proper recovery before major races.
• Body Battery Analysis: Understanding daily energy levels to schedule training efficiently.

By leveraging Amazfit’s AI-powered wearables, Thomas gains a competitive edge, ensuring her training, recovery, and race-day performance are backed by science-driven insights.

Amazfit’s Competitive Edge in Sports Tech
Wayne Huang, Founder and CEO of Zepp Health, the parent company of Amazfit, highlighted the significance of this partnership. “Gabby Thomas is an athlete who continually pushes limits. Her relentless pursuit of excellence aligns perfectly with Amazfit’s mission to empower individuals through smart wearable technology. This collaboration will not only help her optimize her performance but also contribute to future Amazfit innovations.”
Among the devices Thomas will use is the Amazfit Active 2, the brand’s latest smartwatch, which has already earned accolades such as:
Best Smartwatch at CES 2025 – Tom’s Guide
Digital Trends Award – Best of CES 2025
Best of CES 2025 – AndroidGuys
Amazfit’s smart wearables have consistently been recognized for their precision tracking, innovative features, and sleek design, making them the preferred choice for elite athletes.

Expanding the Amazfit Athlete Lineup
Gabby Thomas joins an elite roster of Amazfit-sponsored athletes, which includes:
Meg Jacoby – HYROX World Champion
Hunter McIntyre – HYROX World Champion
Bea González – International Padel Star
Morgan Pearson – Olympic Ironman Triathlete
Yemaneberhan Crippa – 5K & 10K Olympian
Amazfit’s athlete partnerships reinforce its commitment to performance-driven innovation, bridging the gap between technology and world-class sports performance.
Amazfit is a leading global smart wearable brand, operating under Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP). Founded in 2015, Amazfit has grown into a key player in the smart fitness industry, with products available in over 90 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
The brand has won prestigious design awards, including the iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award, for its exceptional innovation and craftsmanship. Amazfit’s cloud-based health platform, powered by Zepp Health, provides users with AI-driven health insights to help them achieve their fitness goals.

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