Noah Lyles backed Grant Holloway after he shared an uncomfortable experience in China, calling it sexual harassment.
Triple world champion Noah Lyles has come to the aid of Grant Holloway following his remarks on the peculiar thing he encountered in China.
Grant Holloway is currently at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China where he intends to defend his 60m title.
Grant Holloway shared a post on his X handle, citing the difference in cultures between the Chinese and Americans.
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Holloway revealed how uncomfortable the experience was but noted that it might have been the difference in how people relate.
“I think Chinese culture is great, but they have a different concept of personal space,” Grant Holloway said.
“A man touched my ass while we were taking a picture and commented “mmm very muscular.”
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“I didn’t know how to respond, so I just froze. Anyway, I suppose it’s a compliment to be considered fit. #WorldIndoorChamps.”
His post attracted a lot of reactions from fans and fellow American athletes. Reigning Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles was not left behind as he assured Grant Holloway that he was not overthinking.
He commented on the post saying: “Nah, that’s sexual harassment and dehumanizing.”
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Four time world champion Vernon Norwood joked about the situation, revealing that the man was only predicting that he would break the world record.
“He said that thang tight! WR loading….,” he commented.
“That’s actually crazy 👀🙃. I also think there is a level of ignorance that some people have when meeting celebrities/athletes/famous people & don’t understand boundaries at all…,” a fan commented on his post.
“It’s fine. It’s only in America that people sexualize everything. 😂
With all these anti-community concepts like personal space, boundaries and other BS 😂. Let that man touch the ass😆🤣😭🤣,” another fan shared.
Meanwhile, as far as his indoor campaign is concerned, Grant Holloway is on his way to clinch the much-needed victory to pave way for outdoor success.
He won his respective heat in the 60m hurdles and is on his way to the semifinal and then later the final.
