Kristen Thomas

Kristen Thomas (born July 1, 1993) is an American rugby sevens player. She 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.[1][2]

Kristen Thomas
Born (1993-07-01) July 1, 1993
EducationJohn W. Hallahan Girls High School
Alma materUniversity of Central Florida
Home townPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Rugby career
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight156 lb (71 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Center (XV), Hooker (7s), Wing (7s)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017  United States 7
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2015 United States
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
2015 TorontoTeam competition

Thomas missed out on selection for the 2016 Summer Olympics squad due to an injury she sustained at the 2016 France Women's Sevens.[3] She was named in the Eagles 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup squad.[4][5][6]

Early life

She participated in track and field and basketball in high school. She began her rugby career as a freshman at the University of Central Florida.[7][8]

References
  1. "Kristen Thomas". Toronto2015.org. 2015 Pan American Games. Archived from the original on April 5, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  2. "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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. "Women Eagles Name World Cup Squad". www.thisisamericanrugby.com. July 17, 2017. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  6. "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.
  7. "Kristen Thomas". www.thecontenders.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  8. 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.
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