Michelle Obama praises Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles for sportsmanship after backlash from NFL star

Michelle Obama, the former first lady of the United States, praised American gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles for showing sportsmanship toward Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade.

Biles and Chiles took home silver and bronze medals, respectively, on the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics while Andrade won the gold. Biles and Chiles then bowed to Andrade while on the podium in what appeared to underscore what the Olympic spirit was all about.

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