Gabby Douglas is tired of being bullied due to comparisons with Simone Biles.
What happened?
Gabby Douglas shared her feelings in a comment on a TikTok video, stating that constant bullying is wearing her down.
She responded to a user who said Douglas was "dropped like a bad habit" when Biles emerged as a top gymnast.
Douglas wrote: "[T]hat's ok! constantly being bullied is very tiring and wearing on me."
Why it matters for Gabby Douglas
Douglas is a three-time gold medalist who competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
She was a member of the celebrated Fierce Five, winning the team event in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Douglas made history as the first Black woman to win a gold medal in the all-around competition at the 2012 Olympics in London.
What comes next?
Douglas's comments come amid another controversy involving Biles and former Olympic gymnast MyKayla Skinner.
Skinner asked Biles to reprimand cyber bullies who attacked her for comments about the future champions' lack of "work ethic."
Skinner has since deleted the YouTube video that sparked the controversy.
The women's gymnastics team went on to win three gold medals, including two individual gold medals for Biles.
Gabby Douglas's achievements include winning gold medals on 9 August 2012 and 11 August 2016.
She finished first in the all-around competition at the 2012 Olympics with a score of 62.213.
Douglas's Olympic record is a testament to her hard work and dedication to artistic gymnastics.
But she now seeks respect and peace, away from the constant bullying and comparisons with other gymnasts.
Douglas's story serves as a reminder of the impact of bullying on athletes and the importance of kindness and respect in the sports world.
The Olympic community should support and celebrate the achievements of all athletes, including Gabby Douglas.
Douglas's legacy continues to inspire young gymnasts and fans around the world.
Her determination and perseverance in the face of bullying are an inspiration to many.
Gabby Douglas will always be remembered as a trailblazing Olympic champion and an icon in the world of artistic gymnastics.