Overview

• During the June 1–2 meet at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas was taunted and followed by a heckler as she took photos and signed autographs for fans.
• Video footage captures the man shouting racist insults and calling Thomas a “choke artist” while referencing her fiancé’s race.
• The spectator later posted screenshots showing he won over $2,000 on two parlays tied to Thomas’s fourth-place finish in the 100 meters and second in the 200 meters.
• Grand Slam Track has launched a full investigation to identify the individual and pledged to implement additional safeguards against similar incidents.
• Social media users and fellow fans have condemned the behavior and called for the heckler to be banned from future events.