Internet users have lauded Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles’ response to Rebeca Andrade’s gold medal triumph as an example of genuine sportsmanship.
The women’s artistic gymnastics floor final at the 2024 Paris Olympics took place today (August 5), including Simone Biles of the United States, Jordan Chiles of Brazil, and Rebeca Andrade of Brazil.
In reaction to Andrade’s victory, the runners-up—Chiles and Biles—have been inundated with online acclaim, and Andrade has taken home the gold medal.
Upon reaching the podium, the three proudly displayed their medals. Chiles and Biles, however, took a knee, turned to face Andrade, and extended their hands in front of them.
The other gymnasts knelt at Andrade’s knees as she lifted her hands in the air; the competitors were all grinning, but especially Chiles and Biles,
The moment Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bows down to Rebeca Andrade was just SISTERHOOD. Females supporting females, PERDIOT. #olympics #artisticgymnastics pic.twitter.com/gBC1tJQsKu
— Hoe-Anna Krupa (@HoeAnnaKrupa) August 5, 2024