99-Pound Olympic Gymnast Was Body-Shamed on Social Media
Alexa Moreno is an incredible athlete for a few reasons. First of all, guys, she just competed in the Olympics in Rio — specifically she competed in the vault, beam, uneven bars and floor exercise events in the artistic gymnastics qualifications. So that’s amazing. Secondly, Moreno represented Mexico at the Olympic level in a sport that very rarely has Mexican representation.
Look at her go!!!!
Moreno, 22, ended up in 31st place in a big moment for Mexican gymnastics.
But because social media can either be the best thing or the worst thing in the world, a few pathetic viewers decided Twitter was a platform for shaming Moreno’s strong, athletic build.
Los Simpson lo hicieron de nuevo, predijeron el sobrepeso de Alexa Moreno. pic.twitter.com/COT9NrmNWf
— Peñabot de Metal (@vooltreker)
This gross Tweet translates to, “The Simpsons it did again, they predicted Alexa Moreno’s weight.”
La gimnasta mexicana Alexa Moreno en su segundo salto. Ya fue eliminada la muy pig. pic.twitter.com/fIbmbqzOAJ
— El Patriota (@DonZambucas)
This nauseating Tweet translates to, “The Mexican gymnast, Alexa Moreno, in her second jump. The pig was already eliminated.”
Disgusting and wrong, and completely ignorant of Moreno’s historic accomplishments. Thankfully, you can find far more messages on Twitter praising Moreno as an inspiration and supreme talent, and directly challenging the body shamers.
The people who are hating on #AlexaMoreno probably can’t even touch their toes
— Dottie Minerva (@DerpySeaCaballo)
Probably though.
#AlexaMoreno, thank you for giving many young Mexican girls hope. You rock… #rio2016
— Julio Cruz (@jucruz86)
Yes.
why are y'all even body-shaming Alexa Moreno? it’s not gonna make her less of a gymnast or an Olympics competitor.
— nao lee (@naomiylee)
Honestly, what do they think this is accomplishing? Alexa Moreno is still a better athlete than you will ever dream of being.
Proud of Mexican gymnast #AlexaMoreno who on top of being an olympian, has to endure degrading comments. You inspire https://t.co/Bfe9FKA8AS
— Yogini Lourdes R (@InnerPowerYoga1)
Absolutely.
#AlexaMoreno is amazing. And freaking looks amazing. That is all.
— May (@Mayyghen)
End of story.
Histórico y rara vez una Mexicana en #GimnasiaArtistica Alexa Moreno ¡Eres Grande! #MEX en #JuegosOlimpicos #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/92CE7xHHEs
— Maria Arellano (@maryfher_)
As translated by BuzzFeed: “A Mexican in the #ArtisticGymnastics is rare and historic. Alexa Moreno, you’re great!”
ALEXA MORENO TE AMO Y ES UN ORGULLO TENER UNA GIMNASTA MEXICANA EN LOS OLÍMPICOS SIGUE ENTRENANDO QUE CREEMOS EN TIhttps://t.co/WODEA559PY
— Potter (@eljarrypoter)
As translated by BuzzFeed: “Alexa Moreno, I love you and it makes us proud to have a Mexican gymnast in the Olympics. Keep training, we believe in you.”
Incredible, Alexa.
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