Paris Olympics: Biles Pays Tribute To Andrade - In Pics

U.S. gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles showed their class when they were snapped bowing down to Brazilian Rebeca Andrade as a show of respect for her gold medal performance. Andrade, who is regarded as Biles' biggest rival, clinched gold at the Olympics on Thursday in the women’s floor final. When the Americans stood up, Andrade offered them her hand and the three shook hands together.

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Updated on: 6 August 2024 12:10 pm

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bow to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Silver medalist Simone Biles, of the United States, left, and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles, of the United States, right, bow to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, during the medal ceremony for the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Rebeca Andrade celebrates after winning the gold medal | Photo: AP/Francisco Seco

Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Simone Biles celebrates after winning the silver medal | Photo: AP/Francisco Seco

Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the silver medal during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, celebrates after winning the gold medal | Photo: AP/Francisco Seco

Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Simone Biles with Rebeca Andrade | Photo: AP/Morry Gash

Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Sabrina Maneca-Voinea competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals | Photo: AP/Francisco Seco

Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, of Romania, competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Simone Biles competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Simone Biles, of the United States, competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Jordan Chiles competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel

Jordan Chiles, of the United States, competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Alice D'Amato competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel

Alice D'Amato, of Italy, competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Rina Kishi competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals | Photo: AP/Francisco Seco

Rina Kishi, of Japan, competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Ou Yushan competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Ou Yushan, of China, competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Simone Biles performs during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Simone Biles, of the United States, competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.