?Eat It Gymnastics Australia?: Simone Biles? Public Stand for Male Olympian Snubbed by Officials, Unleashes Fan Support Ahead of World Championships

Simone Biles, a powerhouse in gymnastics, made a remarkable return this year by clinching the all-around title with grace. After a two-year hiatus from gymnastic career Biles has left the sports world awe-struck. More than just her incredible athletic skills, Biles also reflects financial strength, a quality she’s honed since her early days. However, this year, the gymnastics community faced a glaring injustice when Australian Olympian Heath Thorpe was unfairly left out of the World Championship team.

This decision triggered legal challenges and left Thorpe grappling with mounting debts. Amid this tumult, Biles emerged as an ally, offering steadfast support to Thorpe. Her actions and words have made waves in the community and took the internet by storm. Fans celebrated the camaraderie between the two legends in a recent post by Thrope.

Heath Thorpe’s battle against exclusion and Simone Biles’ words

The Australian national gymnastics team’s exclusion of Heath Thorpe from the senior men’s roster ignited a social media storm after his legal pursuits left him burdened with debt. Stalwart Biles noticed Thorpe’s plight and publicly stood by him. This was loved by Thorpe. On September 29th, Heath Thorpe took to his Instagram, sharing a poignant post alongside the legendary Simone Biles. The post featured two images, the first capturing both in a candid moment?Simone in her signature pink leotard, and Heath in casual attire.

The second image spotlighted Simone alone, adorned with medals, accompanied by a caption echoing her sentiments, “Heath, I am happy that you are here, but you should be out here, we miss you”. With this, Biles blew a flying kiss to him. The post concluded with a simple yet profound expression of gratitude, “Appreciate you.” Since facing obstacles on the gymnastics mat, Heath, now covering events leveraging his degree in communications, announced this as his “first journalist gig.”

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Speculations arose about his exclusion linked to his candidness about his sexual orientation. Heath, a self-described queer advocate, emphasized the importance of visible allyship alongside representation in the community. Hindered by hasty preparations due to a last-minute shock, his 2024 Paris Olympics aspirations were put on hold, yet he persists in his battle, fortified by the support of Biles. And, this post has been loved by the fans, the comment section speaks volumes.

Fan reactions reflect solidarity

As news of Biles’ support for Thorpe spread, fans rallied with diverse yet unequivocal expressions of solidarity. Comments flooded social media platforms, emphasizing Biles’ influence on gymnastics officials. One resonated deeply and passionately exclaimed, “Damn right! Eat it Gymnastics Australia, and @heaththorpe, keep stirring that pot. It needs a good blend!” ?

Another fan echoed this sentiment, affirming, “100% facts! You should be on the floor training, period.” Yet, another enthusiast chimed in, declaring, “This right here is THEE picture for Worlds 23.” Amidst the online chorus of reactions, one fan asserted, “The queen knows best, and your officials should heed her words. I don’t make the rule.”

Another fan, struck by the resonance of legends coming together, exclaimed, “Omg legends supporting legends.”? In essence, these fan reactions, each with its distinct emotional tone, collectively weave a narrative of support, admiration, and empathy for Heath Thorpe and the unwavering strength exhibited by Simone Biles in standing by his side.

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