Former Olympian Gabby Douglas says she is "constantly bullied" by gymnastics fans.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas revealed that she is "sick" of being bullied by gymnastics fans online.
Recently, a TikTok user posted a video discussing how she believes the Olympics and gymnastics fans left Douglas out of the conversation, so to speak, when Simone Biles came along and over time became the most brilliant American gymnast in history.
"I still never forget how you people bullied Gabby Douglas," the woman says, looking directly into the camera.
"When Simone Biles came on the scene, you guys dropped her like a bad habit."Gabby Douglas was once the greatest Olympic gymnast of all time, and here comes Simone Biles. No one cares about Gabby Douglas anymore. When was the last time you thought about Gabby Douglas?
To date, the video has been shared over 2,900 times, with over 224,000 likes and over 3,000 comments.
One of the commenters, coincidentally Douglas, revealed that she had long been the target of gymnastics fans' ire.
"It's okay!" Douglas commented from her official TikTok account.
"Being constantly bullied is so exhausting and wearing," she continued.
"I just want to live my life and be at peace. Thank you for the love! It is definitely needed in this world."She added, "I am so grateful for all the love and support I have received.
In 2012, during the London Summer Olympics, Douglas faced racist criticism for her hairstyle. She then fired back at those who took issue with her appearance, performing a routine that defied the very laws of physics.
"I just made history, and people are focusing on my hair. 'I wouldn't change a thing. I'm going to keep my hair like this for the duration of the beam and bars finals. I'd better stop talking about it."
Douglas faced a similar racist backlash in 2016, only this time the internet defended her: ...... And violently.
"If you were offended by Gabby's haircut in 2012... And if you're upset about it again in 2016 . It's not her lack of growth, it's yours," one user posted on X, then known as Twitter.
"Our community is systematically oppressed and excluded and you want to come for #GabbyDouglas hair. Do better," another commented.
"People talk about Gabby Douglas' hair. Her hair can't be perfect. How can her hair be perfect?" Yours is not and you are not doing it."
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