“I’m so sick of this” – Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian vows to ”build something better” after gymnast Jordan Chiles suffers alleged racism
Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, and Jordan Chiles (inset). (Images via GETTY)
“I’m so sick of this” – Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian vows to ”build something better” after gymnast Jordan Chiles suffers alleged racism
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Aliasgar Ayaz
Modified Aug 10, 2024 13:30 GMT
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Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian said he was ”sick of” alleged racist comments being received by athletes. Ohanian added he would “build something” for athletes after Team USA’s gymnast Jordan Chiles faced alleged racist comments recently after controversy ensued over her bronze medal finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
On Monday, August 5, in the floor exercise final at the Olympics, Chiles finished fifth initially. However, her team filed an inquiry about one of her skills and the judges subsequently increased her score from 13.666 to 13.766, which moved her up from fifth place to third.Consequently, initial bronze medalist Ana Barbosu of Romania finished in fourth spot. Chiles was later on the receiving end of alleged racist comments which prompted her mother Gina to come to her defense.
“The racist disgusting comments are still happening in 2024. I’m tired of people who say it no longer exists. My daughter is a highly decorated Olympian with the biggest heart and a level of sportsmanship that is unmatched…and she’s being called disgusting things,” Gina wrote on X.
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Reddit co-founder Ohanian reposted Gina’s update and wrote:
“I am so sick of this. Gonna build something better for athletes.”
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In one of the replies, Ohanian added that he was talking about building an online platform.
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The 41-year-old was criticized by a fan for Reddit allegedly being used to ”stalk women” but he replied saying that he no longer has no influence on the platform.
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Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian to pay for tickets of USA’s 100m hurdle participant Alaysha Johnson’s family at Paris Olympics 2024
Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, and their daughter Olympia (clockwise L to R) at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 (Image: Getty)
Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, and their daughter Olympia (clockwise L to R) at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 (Image: Getty)
The USA’s Alaysha Johnson will be participating in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Saturday, August 10. Johnson took to X (formerly Twitter), jokingly asking someone to sponsor her family’s tickets to watch her. She said there were eight people who needed the tickets, which were priced at $500 each.
“If anybody wants to buy me 8 tickets so my family can watch me run then I’d love yall 😭😭 but know they going for $500 a piece 😂😂😂”
Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian was happy to help, saying that Athlos NYC would cover the bills.
“😤 got you. @athlos account will handle,” he wrote.
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Johnson responded to the offer:
“See now we finna turn them up!!!!!!!! Much appreciated!! See yall tomorrow & see yall in September 🤭”
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Athlos NYC is a women’s only track event launched by Ohanian. It will be held on September 26 in New York City. Several top female athletes including Gabby Thomas and Faith Kipyegon will feature in the event.
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