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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bowed to Rebeca Andrade of Brazil. Here is why.

Leo Roars for Historic Wins of African American Gymnasts Shining at Paris Olympics

By John MacArthurPublished about a year ago 4 min read
Team USA has proven with Simone Biles in the lead that hard work does in fact pay off!

Andrade became the first gymnast to defeat Biles in a floor final at a major international championship. Simone Biles lost the title in the women's gymnastics floor final on Monday, finishing second to Brazil's Rebeca Andrade. Jordan Chiles of Team USA won bronze.In Paris, Team USA left its mark on the gymnastics mat. The 2024 Olympics' gymnastics competition ended on Monday. In the last event, the Americans won two more historic medals.

Athletes of color have now reached new heights. Their performances showed what amazing ability and strength they had. They broke down walls and didn't follow the rules, showing that if you work hard, you can achieve anything.

The gymnastics competition has now run its course as a part of the 2024 Olympic Games. Over the last 10 days, some stars were confirmed (Simone Biles won gold in the all-around event and led the US team back to team gold), while others were introduced to American viewers in a way that had never been done before.

But stars like Suni Lee, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Frederick Richard also helped bring home medals. Simone Biles (silver) and Jordan Chiles (bronze) won in the finals performance.

Team USA has again proven with Simone Biles in the lead that hard work does in fact pay off! Without a doubt, only Rebeca Andrade from Brazil shone brighter.

Unlike Team USA, the Brazilian, Rebeca Andrade, proved that she was one of the biggest gymnast stars. Andrade finished her Paris Games with a gold medal on the floor, which has been Biles's area of expertise for a long time. With a score of 14.166, Andrade set the bar high as the second performer in the list. (The only thing that I saw her do wrong was take a small step back at the end of her last pass.)

And even though Biles went out of bounds twice during her routine, the fact that her floor choreography is very hard gives her a little extra room. She knew that wouldn't be enough, though. Biles said with a smile, "I think she got me on this one." She was waiting for her score. She would come in second place by only.033 points. At the same time, Team USA's Jordan Chiles moved up from fourth place to third after a late-game review of the scores.

Andrade was going to be Brazil's most decorated gymnast of all time if she won a floor medal, no matter what metal medal it was. Tokyo gave her a gold medal in vault and a silver medal in the all-around. Paris gave her a bronze medal in the team event and two silver medals in vault and the all-around.

These are amazing accomplishments for a girl from a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of São Paulo. As a child, she would often walk hours to and from the gym because her mother couldn't afford the bus price.

People in the US have been following Biles's story of incredible persistence, and Andrade's determination and toughness since her first Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 (where she still trains) have made her a national star.

But these Games have made her famous in the United States. One of the things Biles did was give Andrade flowers in public. The sound bite and the friendly rivalry between the two went viral. Biles laughed and said, "I don't want to compete with Rebeca anymore." "I'm worn out." "She's too close."

These athletes went against gravity. People watching were out of breath from their high-flying routines, where they did difficult moves with ease and accuracy. The cheers from the crowd could be heard all over the field, showing how skilled and dedicated the athletes were.

Jordan Chiles took bronze after appealing her initial score. Each performance showed what people are capable of and how powerful it is to keep going. They made it to the stage. They were happy to show off their medals after all their hard work and dedication.

The tangible feelings of the happiness and pride were on these athletes lips, which showed how much they had worked hard and trained for so long. Fans from all over the world were proud of what they had done, not just their friends and coaches. They had to keep going on their journey.

Every routine that worked had a story of struggle and drive behind it. Even when things didn't go as planned, these players never lost sight of their goals. They were there for each other and became friends and teammates that would last a lifetime.

Their journey showed how strong people can be and how strong the human spirit is. Their unshakeable spirit was shown by that. The tears of joy, the hugs, and the cheers from peers reminded me of how sports can bring people together and make them stronger.

These athletes showed everyone that anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and a group that backs you up. People in the future will be motivated by their story to dream big and reach for the stars. Three young women who share a dream.

They show everyone that becoming great is a process, not a goal. One that needs a lot of hard work, determination, and faith in oneself. If anyone is ready to work hard and never give up, then these stories show us that people the world over can also do great things.

2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Frederick Richard rises to the top winning a bronze medal. They have the spirit of the Olympics. The Olympics are all about respecting each other, having fun, and being passionate about what they do. It's not just about getting medals, as they have shown. The real spirit of the Olympics is about pushing the limits of what is possible, celebrating differences, and motivating others. The way they were happy, how well they did, and how determined they were show that sports can bring people together and spark greatness.

These young gymnasts, who are full of hopes and dreams, worked hard to get better at what they did. In every move they made, their commitment and hard work were clear. They did everything they could to be the best and leave their mark on the world stage.

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John MacArthur

I am a versatile writer who in the act of crafting stories, articles, and blog posts with a curious and adaptable nature inspirating the ever-changing world around me, together diverse perspectives and experiences into engaging works.

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