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Feb 7, 2021
NFL official Sarah Thomas has spent her career breaking barriers, and her role in Super Bowl LV is no different.
On Sunday, Thomas will become the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl. She will be the game s down judge alongside referee Carl Cheffers, umpire Fred Bryan, line judge Rusty Baynes, field judge James Coleman, side judge Eugene Hall, back judge Din Paganelli and replay official Mike Wimmer.
Thomas has worked full-time in the NFL since being named the first permanent female official in NFL history in 2015. Here are five things to know about Sarah Thomas s trailblazing career.
Thomas grew up as an avid athlete. She lettered five times in softball during high school and attended the University of Mobile on a basketball scholarship. During her three collegiate seasons, Thomas totaled 779 points, 411 rebounds, 108 assists and 192 steals, fifth most all-time in school history, and was named an Academic All-American.
Who is Sarah Thomas and how is she making Super Bowl history? Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl after being named in the seven-strong crew for the game on February 7. The NFL announced that Thomas will be the down judge in a group headed by referee Carl Cheffers. The NFL’s executive vice-president of football operations Troy Vincent said: “Sarah Thomas has made history again as the first female Super Bowl official. Sarah Thomas will make history as the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl. #SBLVpic.twitter.com/9AmsgjC7Qr “Her elite performance and commitment to excellence has earned her the right to officiate the Super Bowl. Congratulations to Sarah on this well-deserved honour.”