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Fans Are Saying The Same Thing About Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade's Viral Olympic Moment
By Paolo Songco,
1 day ago
Simone BIles made it look easy on Saturday night as she bagged her third gold medal in the Paris Olympics and her seventh overall in three Summer Game appearances. This was after the 27-year-old finished first in the vault final thanks to her flawless execution of the Yurchenko double pike, aka the Biles II.
The truth of the matter, however, is that it was anything but a walk in the park for the greatest U.S. gymnast of all. Rebeca Andrade gave Biles a run for her money yet again, with the decorated Brazilian gymnast putting up a formidable challenge in the final.
Ultimately, Biles' 15.300 average score for her two vaults was enough to edge out Andrade, who finished second with an average score of 14.966. American Jade Carey rounded out the top three after scoring a 14.466 average.
Aug 1, 2024; Paris, France; Simone Biles of the United States celebrates after winning gold in the women's gymnastics all-around during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena.
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Biles and Andrade shared an endearing moment during the competition, which was caught on camera. The pair embraced with big smiles on their faces as Andrade congratulated Biles for yet another masterful performance.
Both athletes left it all on the line here, but they still made sure to support each other amid the intense competition. The fans on X, formerly Twitter, believe that this perfectly encapsulates the essence of the Olympic Games.
"Beautiful display of sportswomanship," read a comment.
"Sisterhood is proud of y'all. That's sportswomanship right there," said a fan.
"This is what sports are meant to be!!" stated a supporter.
"This is the identity of a sportsman that they meet each other with love.The support Rebeca Andrade and Simone Biles show each other," commented another.
"Every competitor should have the same relationship as these two! #madrespect ," responded a fan.
"Love this. This means everything. 2 great gymnasts show love and support," read a comment.
Biles and Andrade are not only two of the greatest to ever do it. Their utmost display of sportsmanship only makes them even more legendary.
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