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Gym Fires Back At Gabby Douglas’ “They Called Me A Slave” Comment

Who do you believe??

Douglas’ former gym in Virginia Beach are “shocked” and “hurt” over allegations the two-time gold medal-winning gymnast made about racial bullying during her time there. Douglas told Oprah Winfrey in a recent interview that she was subject to racial taunts and comments while training at Excalibur Gymnastics in her hometown. She told one story in which a teammate told her to perform a task because she was their slave. “I definitely felt isolated,” Douglas told Winfrey. “I felt, ‘Why do I deserve this? Is it because I’m black?’ ”

People associated with Excalibur were quick to rebut the claims to multiple news outlets. They say Douglas is exaggerating. “Really, I was shocked and very hurt,” former coach Dena Walker told NewsChannel 3.

The CEO of Excalibur vehemently denied the statement. “I wish to defend the children that trained with her and supported her when she attacks them with these allegations,” Gustavo Moure told E! News. “Is Gabrielle a credible person just because she is an Olympic champion? She is not giving any names or dates, leading us to believe that the accusation is fake.”

We believe Gabby, and not just because she’s black. Why would she make that up?? SMH.

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