Career
She lost her sight at ten years old due to a brain tumour and is classified in the S11 disability class. In 2010 she came second in the 100 m butterfly and 400 m freestyle at the IPC World Championships. She entered six categories at the London 2012 Paralympics and gained two medals: bronze in the 200 m individual medley and silver in the 400 m freestyle.
Thomas is now retired from competitive swimming.
She has stated an intention to work in animal massage and is considering competing in equestrianism in the future.
