American sprinter Gabby Thomas apologizes after failing to recognize Usain Bolt from a baby photograph during a promotional trivia segment shared by the Olympics on social media. She says she laughed during the exchange and expresses embarrassment, regret, and a promise to do better.
Both outlets report Thomas addresses the backlash on X, noting she was challenged to identify well-known athletes from childhood images. She adds that her reaction does not reflect her admiration for Bolt and other Black track and field athletes who inspired her generation. She says she grew up watching Bolt and other Black stars and that their success shaped her understanding of Black excellence in sport and beyond.
The coverage differs mainly in emphasis: one outlet focuses on her apology and later competition at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, while the other highlights her explanation about being “stumped” by Bolt’s and Noah’s baby photos and her statement that online messages and comments flooded her across platforms.
