Current:Home > StocksOlympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas Speaks Out on "Constantly Being Bullied" Amid Simone Biles Comparisons -ApexWealth
Olympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas Speaks Out on "Constantly Being Bullied" Amid Simone Biles Comparisons
View
Date:2025-04-20 17:54:23
Gabby Douglas has the floor.
The three-time Olympic medalist responded to a viral TikTok claiming the gymnast had been forgotten amid the growing attention surrounding Simone Biles.
“I still never forget how y’all fumbled Gabby Douglas,” user @legacy.jai said in a July 31 video. “Y’all dropped her like a bad habit when Simone Biles came on the scene. Gabby Douglas used to be the greatest Olympic gymnast and then here comes Simone Biles.”
After the video went viral, Douglas took to the comments section to respond on Aug. 7, writing, “That’s ok! Constantly being bullied is very tiring and wearing on me. I just want to live my life and be at peace. Thanks for the love! Definitely needed in this world x.”
Douglas and Biles competed together in the 2016 Rio Olympics with the athletes helping to bring Team USA an all-around gold medal. The 28-year-old did not compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and suffered a foot injury ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifier that prevented her from competing.
“I’m sad to say that due to a foot injury during practice I will not be able to continue my 2024 journey,” Douglas wrote on a June 2 Instagram post. “This may be the end of this chapter but not the end of my gymnastics story.”
As for Biles, the Paris Olympics cemented her title as the most decorated gymnast of all time. She left this year’s games with four new medals, bringing her total to 11.
And when it comes to the future, both Douglas and Biles have not ruled out competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
“You never say never. The next Olympics is on home turf, so you just never know,” Biles told Hoda Kotb while on Today on Aug. 6. “I’m just gonna relax and see where life takes me.”
To see Team USA's triumphant Paris Olympics moments, read on.
(E! and Today are part of the NBCUniversal family.)
Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Simone Biles, Jade Carey and Suni Lee celebrated after winning gold.
The Team USA gymnasts had some fun with their medals on the podium after winning the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final.
Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles waved the national flag around the arena to celebrate their win.
The team was all smiles after hearing they had won the gold.
Biles looked confident as she performed her floor routine.
Lee shined during her uneven bars routine.
Biles reacts after finishing her routine on the uneven bars.
Chiles and Biles enjoyed a sweet moment together during the competition.
Biles soared during the vault competition.
Chiles had the best reaction after finishing her routine on the uneven bars.
After falling during her floor routine at qualifiers, Carey returned to the arena for the team finals, where she dominated the vault competition.
Lee delivered a jaw-dropping floor routine for Team USA.
It was another strong performance from Biles on the uneven bars.
After completing her incredible floor routine, Chiles broke down in tears.
Biles hit the balance beam in style.
Jordan Chiles fell while competing on the balance beam, but battled back to finish her routine.
The Olympian's husband Jonathan Owens, who took a break from NFL training camp to fly to Paris, and mom Nellie Biles cheered her on in the crowd.
veryGood! (59919)
Related
- B.A. Parker is learning the banjo
- Wicked's Ethan Slater Shares How Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Set the Tone on Set
- New York eyes reviving congestion pricing toll before Trump takes office
- What does the top five look like and other questions facing the College Football Playoff committee
- DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
- Video shows masked man’s apparent attempt to kidnap child in NYC; suspect arrested
- Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo a 'child' over fake handshake
- Judge set to rule on whether to scrap Trump’s conviction in hush money case
- Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
- Veterans Day restaurant deals 2024: More than 80 discounts, including free meals
Ranking
- Google unveils a quantum chip. Could it help unlock the universe's deepest secrets?
- Tua Tagovailoa playing with confidence as Miami Dolphins hope MNF win can spark run
- Relive Pregnant Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's Achingly Beautiful Romance
- The Stanley x LoveShackFancy Collaboration That Sold Out in Minutes Is Back for Part 2—Don’t Miss Out!
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- See Chris Evans' Wife Alba Baptista Show Her Sweet Support at Red One Premiere
- Jason Kelce collaborates with Stevie Nicks for Christmas duet: Hear the song
- Sting Says Sean Diddy Combs Allegations Don't Taint His Song
Recommendation
New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting their first child together
Joel Embiid injury, suspension update: When is 76ers star's NBA season debut?
Mike Tyson emerges as heavyweight champ among product pitchmen before Jake Paul fight
What to watch: O Jolie night
Francesca Farago Details Health Complications That Led to Emergency C-Section of Twins
2025 Medicare Part B premium increase outpaces both Social Security COLA and inflation
Gavin Rossdale Makes Rare Public Appearance With Girlfriend Xhoana Xheneti