Gabby Thomas Apologises After Failing to Identify Usain Bolt and Noah Lyles in Childhood Photos
US Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has apologised after she failed to identify childhood photos of Usain Bolt and Noah Lyles in a promotional video for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Thomas correctly guessed several athletes, including Mondo Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, but was unable to recognise Bolt and Lyles. The moment sparked online criticism, with some social media users questioning why she recognised other athletes more easily. In her response, Thomas said she was embarrassed and regretted laughing during the video. She added that Bolt and other Black track athletes inspired her growing up, and clarified that the childhood photos had simply stumped her. The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be the first Olympic event staged on the African continent.
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