Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame

Thomas grew up in Rancho Cordova and set numerous schoolboy distance running records at Walnutwood Elementary where he held the nation’s 4th fastest, 1,500-meter time for an 11-year-old. Thomas continued his running prowess at Jesuit 3 High School, breaking several school marks while leading the Marauders Cross Country team to a No. 1 state ranking. Thomas’ best performance was winning the California State Meet in the 3,200-meter run. He was a key factor in four NCAA championships at the University of Arkansas and later turned to the Duathlon, where he was a two-time national champion and 1994 World Champion.