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Gabby Thomas faced Heckler online after the man posted multiple videos on social media. Olympic gold medalist At a recent track event.
He claimed that Heckling helped him win the online bet.
Thomas competed in the Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia over the weekend, finishing second in the 200-meter sprint and fourth in the 100-meter sprint. However, her performance seemed to be covered at first glance. Chaos unfolded on the truck.
Gabby Thomas will compete in the women’s 200 metre sprint at the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, held at Franklin Field on May 31, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
The man in X posted a video that appears to show him in the stand near the starting line screaming some messages at Thomas.
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“Don’t suffocate Gabby like it did yesterday,” he says in a video posted online. “You’re a chalk artist. You’re off, Gabby.”
The man in the video can also be heard criticizing Thomas for being engaged to a “white man.” He posted a video to X, claiming, “I made Gabby lose by heckling her. That’s my parlay won.” He also posted screenshots of the $1,000 bet placed on Fandael.
“This grown-up guy chased me around the truck as I took a photo and signed the signs for my fans (mostly kids). I screamed personal insults.
Gabby Thomas won the women’s 200m semifinals at 21.78 at the US Olympic Team Trial held at Hayward Field on June 28, 2024. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)
Thomas responded to other users on social media who claimed the man “drawn his phone for harassment and recording.”
“He’s just sick. But that’s my opinion, I’ll let it go,” she added in the same post.
The man posted another video and other posts that violated Thomas’ claims. In the video, Thomas appears to answer him by asking, “What are you doing here?” Thomas then smiles before making a heart gesture with his hand.
Grand Slam Truck has issued a statement Front Office Sports After these events announced, it was investigating Heckler for “denigable behaviour.”
“The Grand Slam Track is conducting a complete investigation into the condemnable behaviours filmed on video,” spokesman Callum Squires said in a statement. “We are working to identify the individuals involved and will take appropriate measures as needed. We will implement additional safeguards to prevent such incidents in the future. Such clear and despicable behavior will not be tolerated.”
Gold medalist Gabby Thomas is on the podium on August 7, 2024 in San Dennis, France after a 200 metre for women at the 2024 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrade, file)
Fundale too I told ESPN Bettors are prohibited from using the platform.
“Fundael condemns the strongest verbal abusive behavior directed at athletes,” the spokesperson told the outlet. “Threatening or harassing athletes is unacceptable and there is no place in the sport. This customer is no longer able to wager with Fundael.”
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Despite the interaction, Thomas posted another message to X. Thank you to the supporters.
“I’m beyond words for love and support!! Especially this week. My supporters remind me why I keep showing up.
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