US EditionFanDuel Bans Bettor After Gabby Thomas Heckled at Track Event
- Gabby Thomas, an Olympic champion with multiple gold medals, was subjected to verbal abuse from a sports bettor during last weekend’s Grand Slam Track meet at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
- The harassment began as the man followed Thomas around the track, shouting personal insults while she signed autographs for mostly child fans before the women's 100-meter dash on Sunday.
- The bettor shared social media posts including footage and images of his successful parlays worth $2,524.08, claiming that his heckling caused Thomas to lose and increased the value of his $1,000 wager on FanDuel.
- Grand Slam Track announced a full investigation to identify the man and implement safeguards, while FanDuel banned him, condemning all harassment of athletes as unacceptable.
- This incident highlights rising conflicts between athletes and sports bettors fueled by legal betting and social media, signaling a growing need for athlete protection measures.
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