The 28 year old gymnast has had her own share of disappointment from fans who love gymnastics. Upon being defended by a devoted fan on her Tiktok page , the athlete shares how she actually feels about the bullying she has received in her career.
Putting up a great show at the Olympics Games and earning the spotlight, is what most athletes envisage for themselves. Gabby Douglas , the United States gymnast is no different. However , that is not the love she has received from the lovers of gymnastics as she always pushes for the best.
Gabby Douglas , is the first Black skinned woman to win an all round championship medal in gymnastics , she was expected to receive all the love and attention that comes with making such a historic event but that was not the case for her. She felt pushed aside with the coming of Simone Biles , who is now the face of the United States gymnastics.
This , bad attitude from fans got to the breaking point of one , who decided to voice the harsh treatment show to Gabby Douglas.
The user by name , legacy.jai expressed her discomfort in how Gabby was tossed aside right after Simone came into the picture. She said “I still never forget how you’ll fumble Gabby Douglas ” she continued with ” Y’all dropped her like a bad habit when Simone came into the scene”.
The message from the fan was responded by Gabby with the response “that’s ok. Constantly being bullied is very tiring and wearing me on. I just want to love my life and be at peace.Thanks for the love definitely needed in this world “.
