In the USA, a bettor filmed verbal abuse of an Olympic champion to win a bet
On the social network X, a user under the nickname “Mr 100K a day” boasted that he won a parlay bet on “FanDuel” by insulting, demoralizing, and stalking American sprinter Gabby Thomas at the Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia.
What happened at the Grand Slam Track event
During the 100-meter race in Philadelphia, the man placed a bet against Gabby Thomas.
To increase his chances of winning, he deliberately stalked the athlete around the stadium, shouting personal insults at her and trying to throw her off balance.
The bettor filmed the incident and posted it on X (formerly Twitter), where he later bragged about his success, claiming he “made Gabby lose.”
How it happened
- The man followed Thomas around the stadium.
- He shouted personal insults while the athlete was signing autographs for children.
- The bettor recorded the incident on video.
- After Thomas finished fourth, he posted bragging about winning the bet.
Gabby Thomas’s reaction
The sprinter confirmed the incident. According to her, a grown man followed her around the stadium while she was interacting with fans and signing photos — most of them were children.
He continued to yell and insult her even during that moment. Gabby stated that anyone who supports such behavior online is “gross.”
his grown man followed me around the track as I took pictures and signed autographs for fans (mostly children) shouting personal insults — anybody who enables him online is gross
Race results and consequences
Gabby Thomas finished fourth in the 100-meter race. This allowed the man to win his parlay bet on “FanDuel.” He later deleted the video containing the insults.
The organizers of the Grand Slam Track stated that they are conducting an investigation into the incident and promised to take measures to ensure it does not happen again.
Official position of the organizers:
| Organization | Response |
|---|---|
| Grand Slam Track | Investigation and a promise to take action against similar incidents |
What X users are saying
The incident caused a strong reaction. Many found it unacceptable that such behavior could occur at a sporting event. Fans were especially outraged because children were nearby during the harassment of Thomas.
Some users openly condemned the bettor and those who support him. Others expressed concern for athlete safety and emphasized the need for stricter control over fan behavior.
Conclusion
The story with Gabby Thomas is a disturbing signal about the limits of acceptable behavior at sporting events.
When personal gain and bets outweigh respect for athletes, it undermines not only the integrity of the competition but also the overall atmosphere.
Organizers must intervene and protect participants from aggression, especially when children are present.