‘’She’s Going to Win She’s a Man’’: Track Star Opens Up on Upsetting Remarks After Victory

27-year-old Olympic athletics track star Aleia Hobbs, has been conspicuously absent from the headlines. When questioned about her low profile, Hobbs explained, “I’m under the radar. Being under the radar, it makes you hungry. I like the hunger that it gives me.” As the USA’s indoor record holder in the 60m, her remarkable athletic abilities are undeniable. Yet, whenever she has risen to the limelight, Hobbs has unfortunately become the target of online criticism, facing unwarranted hate and negativity from certain individuals.

Despite the challenges posed by social media bullying, she choose to rise above the negativity. Recently, the New Orleans native discussed her aspirations for the 100m at the upcoming World Championships, and her determination to compete in Paris 2024.

Olympic athlete Aleia Hobbs faces social media struggles

Hobbs was featured in a recent video as a part of the International Olympic Committee’s ‘Stronger Together’ campaign. The global effort launched back in 2021, showcases the journeys of Olympic athletes, along with “how they kept moving even when the world around them stopped”.

In the video shared on Twitter, Hobbs reflected on the online landscape. She revealed, “People go crazy on social media about me.” Speaking about the body shaming she is subjected to, Hobbs added, “Everybody keeps saying, oh no! That’s a trans or of course, she’s going to win she’s a man. I am not, but ok. So I kind of try to just like tell myself like, Don’t worry about them, they are just talking yeah, It seems every time I run faster and faster I get more and more.”

Throughout her athletic endeavors, the 27-year-old faced numerous challenges, including a series of injuries. Early in her career, her decision to stick to shorter sprints was influenced by her past struggles with knee issues, including undergoing left knee surgery and subsequently missing the 2016 Rio Olympic Trials. During the interview with olympics.com she candidly revealed her thoughts about the injury describing how it was, “an emotional roller coaster”.

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“After that, I never went back to the 200m because we didn’t want to risk messing my knee anymore, and I was running the 100 too fast, so we could just focus on one.” Hobbs added. Unfazed by the storm of social media struggles, as well as her multiple injuries, Aleia Hobbs strides forward, proudly showcasing an awe-inspiring track record.

From being chased by a dog to the Olympics, Hobbs’ journey astounds

It was during a heart-pounding pursuit by a dog that Aleia Hobbs’s true speed emerged, leaving her family astonished. This unforgettable incident became the catalyst for her loved ones to encourage her journey into the world of sprints, igniting her remarkable track career. Hobbs, recalling her childhood victories, said, “At eight years old, I got into the 100m and 200m, and I was just winning, like beating everybody from the start. I think I still have a record from nine years old that still stands.”

Aleia Hobbs’s journey from being chased by a dog as a child to her impressive accomplishments on the track, including competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and earning gold at the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships, showcases the power of determination, resilience, and staying hungry for success. Her under-the-radar approach and unwavering drive have propelled her to remarkable heights, inspiring others to pursue their dreams with unwavering passion.

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