Olympic champion Gabby Thomas is relieved after a potential breakthrough in alleged airport stalking incident.
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas has expressed relief after a potential breakthrough in an alleged stalking incident that has left her fearing for her safety.
The five-time Olympic medalist claimed she has been repeatedly harassed by a group of men at airports in multiple cities, claiming they aggressively approach her and demand she sign stacks of photographs.
In a TikTok video, Thomas stated she believes the men are resellers, looking to profit from her autographs.
However, she also alleged that their behavior has been “aggressive and hostile” when she refuses their requests.
The repeated encounters left Thomas deeply concerned about her security while traveling.
In a follow-up TikTok post, Thomas shared a recorded incident involving the alleged group of men, which ultimately helped identify two of them. With this new information, she has now taken the matter to law enforcement.
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“Okay, so final update, thanks to TikTok, we were able to identify two of the guys, and so I could actually go to the police with names, and they could actually help me, rather than me giving them arbitrary information that they can’t do much with. So I really appreciate the tips from everyone who saw my videos,” Thomas stated.
She reassured her followers that she is safe and has taken steps to secure her well-being while traveling, though she declined to disclose specific details.
However, she emphasized the importance of accountability in situations like this.
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“I definitely do want to see repercussions for what is going on. I do not think it’s okay for someone to be selling private information about anybody, no matter how public of a figure they are,” she said
“Nobody should feel unsafe traveling. Nobody should feel unsafe leaving their home. So thank you, everyone, for your concern, for your help, and hopefully the police follow up at some point and I can just nip this in the bud,” she added.
Thomas’ experience highlights a growing concern for athletes and public figures who face harassment from resellers and overzealous fans.
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With law enforcement now involved, Thomas hopes to put an end to the troubling encounters and ensure greater security for herself and others in similar situations.
