Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles placed on an epic show of sportsmanship on the Paris Olympics on Monday after their silver and bronze medal performances within the ground train.
It was Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade who took residence the gold medal to solidify her Olympics comeback. She suffered three ACL tears throughout her profession and a win within the ground train was solely the second gold medal of her profession.
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Biles and Chiles determined to bow to the 25-year-old gymnast. Andrade has six Olympic medals in her profession.
Because the photograph of Biles and Chiles bowing to Andrade went viral, Baltimore Ravens star cornerback Marlon Humphrey provided a important take.
“That is actually disgusting,” the three-time Professional Bowler wrote on X.
Humphrey was met with backlash from the submit.
Andrade completed with 4 medals on the Paris Olympics. She received silver within the all-around and vault competitions. She additionally received a bronze as a part of the staff last with Brazil.
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“I’ve a lot respect for her. She’s such an excellent competitor,” Biles mentioned of Andrade, through NBC’s “Right now.” “She retains me on my toes. It’s an honor to get to compete together with her.”
She gave Biles and the Individuals all she had. Biles completed the Paris Olympics with 4 medals as nicely, to complete the Video games with 11 in complete.
She joked on the press convention she didn’t need to compete towards Andrade anymore.
“I’ve by no means had an athlete so shut,” Biles added. “This positively stored me alert and introduced out the perfect athlete in me. So I’m excited and proud to compete together with her, however – no.
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“I’ve by no means been so careworn earlier than. Thanks, Rebeca.”
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