Overview

• During the May 31–June 1 meet in Philadelphia a male spectator followed Gabby Thomas around Franklin Field, shouting personal and racist insults as she signed autographs and took photos.
• The heckler later posted on X under the username “Mr 100K a day” that his harassment secured a winning parlay after Melissa Jefferson-Wooden defeated Thomas in both the 200 m and 100 m races.
• Grand Slam Track announced a full investigation to identify the individual involved and said it will take appropriate action once he is confirmed.
• Thomas, who finished fourth in the 100 m and second in the 200 m, expressed gratitude for fan support and condemned those who encouraged the abuse online.
• The circuit pledged to implement additional security protocols and athlete protection measures at future events to prevent similar incidents.