working the World Gymnastics Championships in Belgium as a reporter. Despite winning the Australian All-Around Championships, one of the country’s highest honors in gymnastics, he was curiously snubbed from Australia’s World Championship squad.
Many in the gymnastics world were outraged, including Biles, who called attention to Thorpe when she saw him. “I’m happy that you are here but you should be out here with us.
We miss you,” she said. Simone just called out my name in front of the media and said “I’m happy that you are here but you should be out here with us.
We miss you” and blew me a kissThe two also posed for a picture.A post shared by Heath Thorpe (@heaththorpe)Since then, Thorpe has been competing in Germany and Belgium, impressing judges and fans alike with his flamboyant routine.