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Gabby Thomas Harassed by Bettor at Philadelphia Track Meet; FanDuel Bans Spectator

An investigation is underway after the sportsbook barred the accused customer to curb rising athlete harassment linked to sports betting.

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Overview

  • During the May 31 Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia, a spectator known as “Mr100K a day” followed Thomas around Franklin Field and hurled personal and racially charged insults before claiming his heckling won a bet.
  • Thomas condemned the behavior on X, labeling it “gross” and warning against enabling harassment directed at athletes and young fans seeking autographs.
  • Grand Slam Track officials confirmed they are conducting a full investigation to identify the heckler and plan to implement enhanced security measures at future events.
  • FanDuel issued a statement condemning abusive conduct toward athletes and announced it has banned the customer responsible from its platform.
  • The incident highlights a growing pattern of betting-driven harassment facing female competitors, echoing past stalking reports involving Thomas at airports and similar threats against athletes like Olivia Dunne.