Overview

• Gabby Thomas said a male spectator followed her around Franklin Field on May 31, shouting racist and personal insults as she signed autographs and prepared for races.
• The heckler, posting under “Mr 100K a day,” claimed on X that his taunts made Thomas lose and earned him over $800 on a parlay bet.
• Video evidence shows him referencing Thomas’s interracial engagement and heckling her at the start lines of the 100m and 200m events.
• On June 3, Grand Slam Track confirmed it is conducting a full investigation and working to identify the individual responsible.
• Organizers will introduce additional safeguards at future meets to deter harassment tied to sports wagering.