Hello, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the buzz surrounding Team USA gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, and their notable interaction with Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, who clinched gold in floor exercise. This picture of their respect filled interaction went viral, sparking a diverse range of reactions across the internet.
One voice offering a reaction was Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey, who had some strong words to say about the photo, labeling it as “disgusting.”
Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey apparently didn’t like that Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles (who took home Bronze & Silver) bowed and showed love to Rebeca Andrade who won Gold 🤨 pic.twitter.com/rttwFXmsH7
— The Final (@TheFinal__) August 5, 2024
Adding another perspective, former first lady Michelle Obama applauded the gymnasts for their sportsmanship, acknowledging the beauty of that moment and the sense of sisterhood it portrayed. She went on to congratulate Rebeca, Simone, and Jordan, emphasizing the importance and beauty of sportsmanship in competitive sports.
The story behind Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles’ viral bow to Rebeca Andrade after she won gold on floor at #Paris2024#artisticgymnastics #olympics pic.twitter.com/go3E7rQ1aq
— Gymnastics Now (@Gymnastics_Now) August 5, 2024
Marlon Humphrey, facing substantial criticism for his comment, later admitted on social media that he was being “cooked,” humorously noting he was even being called out in Portuguese on Instagram.
As of the writing of this post Biles nor Michelle Obama have commented on the cyberbullies trolling the gymnast stars former teammate MyKayla Skinner.
Matter of fact she appears to be ok with it.
She even took a jab at in a People Magazine interview on August 6.
The Dailymail reported, “Biles was speaking to People on Tuesday, seemingly moments before Skinner took to social media saying she had received death threats off the back of Biles’ remarks and pleaded for the gymnast to tell online trolls to stop targeting her. Biles appeared to target Skinner after USA won gold in the team final last week, posting a photo of her group with the caption: ‘Lack of talent, lazy Olympic champions’ – in reference to criticism from Skinner before the Games began over the team’s dedication.”
An emotional Skinner posted an interview begging Biles to tell her followers to stop.
“I sincerely hoped that this topic wouldn’t have to be revisited, but unfortunately things have really gotten out of hand lately,” Skinner said. “So, to Simone, I am asking you directly and publicly to please put a stop to this. Why I’m here is because four weeks ago, I made a comment about work ethic and what seems to be taking place with the rising generation. To be totally clear, I take 100 percent for poorly articulating the point I was trying to make,’ she continued. ‘The last thing I wanted was to cause harm or offend our US Olympic Team.”
Adding: “I know these women are incredible – the very best of the best. And almost all of them are my former teammates, who I have enjoyed very much cheering on the last few years. I posted a video apology on Instagram and I followed up with a written apology and I sent individual messages to each of the women on the team.”
It’s so “weird” that Michelle Obama isn’t commenting on the cyberbullying.
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