As the Olympic Games come to a close, we can’t help but to acknowledge how much of a slay Simone Biles is! Not only did she win the all-around gold medal for women’s gymnastics, but out of the five medals she won, four of them were gold, making her the first American gymnast to do so in a single Olympics.
In an interview with TeamUSA.org, Biles said, “It’s an incredible honor to be selected as the flag bearer by my Team USA teammates.” The Olympian continued, “This experience has been the dream of a lifetime for me and my team and I consider it a privilege to represent my country, the United States Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics by carrying our flag. I also wish to thank the city of Rio de Janeiro, and the entire country of Brazil, for hosting an incredible Games.”
Biles has become a fan favorite and that even includes some other athletes! It’s even being reported that the ceremony ran a little late, because everyone wanted selfies with her. How cute!
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