Gabby Thomas has been living her best life ever since she crushed it at the Paris Olympics with three gold medals. After all, who else makes winning on that scale look so easy? But these days, it’s not just her speed on the track that’s turning heads—it’s her style. Well, recently, Gabby showed up courtside at the WNBA’s new 3×3 Unrivaled league in Miami, and she did not disappoint. She rocked an ab-revealing outfit that had everyone talking and posted the picture with the caption, “Came for the talent, stayed for the vibes 🏀💖 #unrivaled.” But, of course, not everyone can handle someone shining this bright. Cue the hater parade.

One X user, @GernezDan, decided to tweet: “Gabby Thomas doesn’t sound like she’s the brightest out there.” Like… seriously? What was the point of that? Gabby, being the icon she is, didn’t just let it slide. Instead, she hit back: “You’re probably right, darn my Harvard degree.” Boom. Mic drop. Her fans went wild in the comments, laughing at the ridiculousness of the insult and hyping Gabby up for delivering the ultimate clapback.

And speaking of that resume, let’s talk about why that tweet was so out of line. Gabby isn’t just a world-class athlete; she’s a total brainiac. She graduated from Harvard University (yes, Harvard) in 2019 with a degree in neurobiology and global health. And, as if that wasn’t impressive enough, she went on to earn her master’s degree in epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. So, who’s “not the brightest” again? On top of all that, she’s a passionate advocate for equity in sports and diversity in STEM.

Gabby uses her platform to inspire young women especially women of color to chase careers in science and technology. Isn’t that the kind of role model we all wish we had growing up? So, here’s the real question: Why do people still try to tear down someone who’s doing everything right? Well, if you ask the fans, they’ve got the answer

Supportive fans defend Gabby Thomas

One fan didn’t hold back, roasting the hater with, “Lmao, you got 147k views on your sht post, and only 6 people liked it. What a fcking loser.” The sarcasm was next-level, and the irony? Even better! That comment itself has now hit 425k views but only managed 11 likes. But here’s the thing, while these trolls are busy hating, Gabby is out here thriving. Not only is she an Olympic champ, but she also works in the healthcare industry. Moreover, she’s got big plans for the future. “When I retire, I’d love to stay in that space,” Gabby once shared. “Whether that’s working in hospitals, running a hospital, or staying in the nonprofit space.” How can anyone hate that level of ambition?

Another fan couldn’t resist pointing out the obvious, commenting, “She’s brighter than you for sure.” Simple, direct, and true. Meanwhile, another chimed in with, “So many haters. So much jealousy.” Honestly, that’s what it boils down to. One more added, “Educated, beautiful, and articulate. Plus super athletic. That’s a helluva combination.“Gabby has even bigger plans ahead, she’s aiming to pursue a Ph.D.! And the inspiration behind this dream?

Her mom, Jennifer Randall. When Gabby was just 10, her mother made the bold move of uprooting their family to Massachusetts so she could complete her own Ph.D. while teaching. Gabby has often credited her mom’s choices as the blueprint she’s followed in her journey, not just as an athlete but as an adult carving her path.

One fan perfectly summed up what makes Gabby such a force, writing, “I’m not sure of a more triple-threat woman on the planet right now in terms of brains, beauty, athletic ability. Yet she still seems pretty humble and down-to-earth.” Honestly, isn’t that what makes Gabby so special? With this, we can say that Gabby Thomas isn’t just living her best life, she’s redefining what it means to be an athlete and a role model.