An Olympic gymnast took to Twitter to share a story about being body shamed while going through airport security.
Aly Raisman is a three time Olympics gold medalist for the U.S.A., having competed in both the 2012 and 2016 games.
On Wednesday, Raisman was going through security at an unnamed airport when she had an “uncomfortable” experience with a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent.
According to Raisman, the woman at TSA said she recognized her as a gymnast by her biceps, which was followed up by a less complimentary remark by the man at TSA.
Raisman says the man claimed to not see any muscles and gave her a stare down, which she called “rude and uncomfortable.”
Her tweet about the initial exchange was followed up with three tweets ranting about the man’s actions.
Lady at TSA: "Gymnast? I recognized u by ur biceps"
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017
Man at TSA: "I don't see any muscles" & continues 2 stare at me
How rude & uncomfortable
If u are a man who can't compliment a girls 💪🏻 you are sexist. Get over yourself. Are u kidding me? It's 2017. When will this change?
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017
I work very hard to be healthy & fit. The fact that a man thinks he judge my arms pisses me off I am so sick of this judgmental generation.
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017
He was very rude. Staring at me shaking his head like it couldn't be me because I didn't look "strong enough" to him? Not cool.
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017
Raisman was obviously unhappy about the incident and so was the public as they responded via Twitter.
“Ask him where he keeps his Olympic gold medals,” said one man, while another advised her to smack him with her gold medal next time.
Needless to say, the majority of public support is in Raisman's court.
