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Gabby Thomas confronted an online heckling after a man published several videos on social networks which showed him shouting derogatory remarks, including racial comments, led around three times Olympic gold medalist During a recent event on track.
He said the heckling helped him win an online bet.
Thomas participated in an event on the Grand Chelem track in Philadelphia during the weekend, finishing second in the 200 meter sprint and fourth in the 100 meters. But his performance was apparently overshadowed by The chaos that took place on the track.
Gabby Thomas participated in the 200 -meter female sprint during the Grand Chelem Philadelphia track at Franklin Field on May 31, 2025. (Images Kirby Lee / Imagn)
A man on X published a video that seemed to show him in the stands near the starting line by shouting several messages to Thomas.
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“Do not suffocate, Gabby, as you did yesterday,” he said in the video he published online. “You a strangulation artist. You go down, Gabby.”
The man in the video can also be heard criticizing Thomas for having been engaged to a “white guy”. He posted the video on X, saying: “I made Gabby lose in her. And that won my Parlay.” He also displayed a screenshot of a bet of $ 1,000 placed on the fandual.
“This adult man followed me around the track while I took photos and signed autographs for fans (mainly children) shouting personal insults-anyone who allows him online is disgusting,” she said in response to the post of man.
Gabby Thomas won the 200-meter for women’s semi-final in 21.78 in the American Olympic team at Hayward Field on June 28, 2024. (Kirby Lee / USA TODAY SPORTS)
Thomas responded to other users on social networks saying that the man “released his phone to harass and register.”
“It’s good, he’s just sick. But it’s just my opinion, let him go,” she added in the same post.
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The man has published another video and other articles contrary to the statements of Thomas. In the video, Thomas seems to answer him by asking: “What are you doing here?” Thomas then walks away by smiling before making a gesture of heart with his hands.
Grand Slam Track published a statement to Front Office Sports After these events announced that he was investigating the heckling for “reprehensible behavior”.
“Grand Slam Track conducts a complete investigation into the reprehensible behavior captured on video,” said spokesman Callum Squires in a statement. “We work to identify the person involved and take the appropriate measures if necessary. We will implement additional guarantees to help prevent incidents like this in the future. Let’s be clear and despicable as this will not be tolerated.”
The gold medalist Gabby Thomas is held on the podium after the 200 female meters at the 2024 summer Olympic Games on August 7, 2024 in Saint-Denis, France. (AP photo / Matthias Schrade, file)
Fanduel also said espn The bettor was forbidden to use his platform.
“Fanduel condemns in the strongest terms, an abusive behavior directed towards athletes,” said a spokesperson at the point of sale. “Threatening or harassing athletes are unacceptable and have no room for sport. This customer is no longer able to bet with Fanduel.”
Despite the interaction, Thomas published another message on X thanking his supporters.
“Grateful beyond words for love and support !! especially this week. My supporters remind me why I continue to introduce myself. Thank you really.”
