Did Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles inspire THE photo of Paris 2024?
Artistic gymnastics has officially wrapped here at Paris 2024, but not before our three women’s floor medallists captured what is arguably one of the best images of the Games.
Rebeca Andrade stormed to the top of the podium with an emphatic routine that saw her secure a score of 14.166.
All-around champion Simone Biles came in second with 14.133.
Jordan Chiles, meanwhile, had initially finished fifth following her routine, but an inquiry resulted in a revised score, bumping her up to third to take the bronze.
Gymnastics has been a cornerstone of friendship here in Paris, something this trio just reinforced on the podium.
Biles and Chiles hold hands with Olympic gold medallist Rebeca Andrade.
After Andrade, an athlete who has fought her way back from three ACL tears, was presented with her gold medal, Biles and Chiles simultaneously bowed to the now two-time Olympic champion.
Back on their feet, the three held hands and took in this moment before the anthem of Brazil filled the stadium.
The first or the second image are worthy contenders for THE picture of the Olympics this year.
It is a moment that truly embodies the spirit and comradery of the Games.