The moment that sealed Simone Biles’ Olympic legacy – and it wasn’t another gold medal
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Gold medallist Rebeca Andrade, centre, of Brazil, celebrates on the podium between silver medallist Simone Biles, left, and bronze medallist Jordan Chiles “Actually, we are always rooting for each other. Therefore, I’m very happy I was able to win.” Biles admitted she did not deliver her best in the beam and floor finals, but remained defiant, claiming the four Olympic medals in Paris were “more than my wildest dreams.” Biles’ well-documented struggle with mental health has seen her become an inspiration beyond the sport. open image in gallery The medallists celebrated together “She’s so amazing, she’s a queen,” Biles added “First, it was an all-Black podium, Jordan was like, ‘shall we bow to her?’ And I said absolutely. it was the right thing to do.” Biles, Andrade and Chiles collectively created Olympic history, too, with a first all-Black podium in men’s or women’s gymnastics.