LEAH
THAMES
Professional 400m & 200m Sprinter & Relay Athlete
FAST. FEMININE. FOCUSED.
Building an elite career with confidence, purpose, and a little bit of pink.
A New Generation of Athlete
Leah Thames is a professional 400m and 200m sprinter and accomplished relay athlete redefining what an elite athlete can look like: competitive, feminine, and unapologetically ambitious.
As a recent college graduate and NCAA Championship qualifier, Leah is building her professional career while inviting others to experience the journey alongside her.
Because chasing big dreams should never require sacrificing who you are.
"I believe women can be powerful and feminine, competitive and kind, ambitious and authentic."
Built For Big Stages.
400m & 200m
Primary Events
51.54
400m PB
22.69
200m PB
4x400 Relay
Specialty
Career Highlights
- 2025 Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Most Valuable Female Athlete
- 2026 MVC Outdoor Champion, 200m & 400m
- NCAA Championship Qualifier (400m)
- 400m PB: 51.54 · 200m PB: 22.69
- SIU Program Record Holder
- Multiple-Time MVC Individual Champion
Available For
- Professional Track Clubs
- Domestic & International Competition
- Relay Opportunities
- Community Events
- Brand Partnerships
The Standard
"Every race starts long before I step onto the track."
Discipline in the dark hours. Grace under the lights. This is the work behind the results.
Building The Dream
One season. One race. One lesson at a time.
Women's 400m
2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, New York NY
53.81 · 16th (1st Round)
Jul 24, 2026
Women's 400m
Ed Murphey Classic, Memphis TN (Continental Tour Silver)
53.56 · 7th
Jul 10, 2026
400m
NCAA D1 Outdoor Championships
52.99 · 23rd
Jun 2026
400m
NCAA D1 West First Rounds
51.54 PB · Qualified
May 2026
200m Final
2026 MVC Outdoor Championships
1st · 22.69
May 2026
400m Final
2026 MVC Outdoor Championships
1st · 52.56
May 2026
Schedule to be announced.
Road to Sub-51
The next milestone is breaking the 51-second barrier in the open 400m. Follow every workout, meet, and lesson along the way.
Follow The Journey
A front-row seat to the life of a professional athlete.
In The News
Inside The Fab Lab
Track tips, recipes, recovery, and the real journey. A taste of what's inside.
Partner With Leah
Authentic storytelling. Meaningful partnerships. Shared values.
Why Leah
The modern female athlete.
Brand Ambassadorships
Sponsored Content
Social Campaigns
Product Integrations
Speaking Engagements
Event Appearances
Community Initiatives
Athletic Apparel
Wellness & Recovery
Beauty & Self-Care
Food & Nutrition
Lifestyle & Travel
Women's Empowerment
Elite competitor.
Proven relay contributor.
Emerging lifestyle brand.
Leah partners with organizations that align with her values of excellence, authenticity, and empowerment. Together, we create meaningful campaigns that inspire and make an impact.
Be Part of My Journey
Every race starts long before I step onto the track. It takes countless hours of training, travel, preparation, and the support of people who believe in what I'm working toward.
As I continue pursuing my goals in professional track, I'm grateful for the businesses and individuals who choose to be part of my journey. Your support helps make it possible for me to train, compete, and represent my community at the highest level.
If you're looking for a meaningful way to support a local athlete while gaining visibility for your business, I'd love to connect with you.
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Let's Connect.
For partnership, media, competition, or speaking opportunities.
Every great partnership starts with a conversation.
Whether it's a brand collaboration, media feature, or competition opportunity, share a few details and the right person will be in touch.
Join The Community
The Fab Lab
Leah's inner circle: track tips, healthy recipes, blog updates, Q&A, and behind-the-scenes. Sign up free now and grow with the community as it becomes something bigger.