Meet Rebeca Andrade, Brazil’s Powerhouse Gymnast

Rebeca Andrade of Brazil, who finished second to Simone Biles in the all-around and vault finals, won gold in the floor routine. She talked to us about her experience in Paris.

Video by Juliet Macur, Karen Hanley, Tariq Panja, Rebecca Suner and Laura Salaberry

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[Hypegreene]

I love how these 3 black women supported each other. That podium was iconic!

[DrClarenceBrownIII]

USA loves We’re so proud of you, Rebeca!!! ❤

[maxmentone]

Brazil loves Rebeca and Simone 🇧🇷💚🇺🇲♥️

[aeh]

Brazilian fans are something else. Their cheering is out of this world

[jmg]

The iconic image of Ms. Andrade on the top of the podium, w/ Ms. Biles and Ms. Chiles alongside her, was made all the much better by her raising her hands to the sky w/ a giant smile and look of triumph on her face. She really deserved that moment, and I'm glad that her two fellow competitors were there to honor her.

[enkayar]

I cried when she won that gold. I knew of her vaguely before this Olympics and completely fell in love with her as I watched her compete. The way she smiles.... brightens the whole room. I'm a bonafide fan now.

[natanbcpc]

She's iconic, Brazil loves her 💚💛

[maurocosta]

Such a class act! Always credits Simone as the reason for not quitting. I hope Andrade and Biles keep competing, don't know why but having them together since last year made gymnastic much more exciting to watch.

[Lanagrant-sp]

Brazil is very proud of her. She is a legend here.

[nilsonguimaraes]

Brazil loves Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade, and now we love Jordan Chiles too. They all deserve the GOLD medal together. Simone Biles just made herself bigger by doing what she did and by acknowledging Rebeca's gold medal.

[CozumelTy]

We love her here in the US, she is smart, beautiful and amazing.

[marcela.the.ten.largest]

Rebeca is hardworking and super talented, she deserves all the love and support ❤

[rodolfo_]

Simone is a humble legend. Brazil is thankful her gesture on the podium.
This part of the Olympics fulfilled my heart. Thanks 💛💚🤝 💙❤

[natsousa]

We brazilians see the love and respect that Simone has towards our Rebeca. And for that, we also love and cherish Simone ❤

[kbrown]

I love Rebecca and the whole Brazilian team, their passion is so present in their gymnastics, and they are so inspiring!

[luizcsn]

Deu no New York a Rebeca Andrade eh um

[Abreu]

Thanks from Brazil, Rebeca is giant and Brazil loves her so much

[triz]

The best part is Brazil watched the history be written 🇧🇷❤ We came from the lowest point in the gymnastics rankings, we saw judges belittle our first medalists and now Brazil is part of the gymnastics Elite thanks to the work and dedication of many professionals. Brazil is very proud of these charismatic, dedicated and talented girls!👏🏼👏🏼

[Odisseu_AOE]

She is amazing. Two great athletes that understand each other’s greatness and talent. 🙌

[JustinMinckley]

This will always be my favorite Olympics for women's gymnastics, especially the all-black podium. Loved every minute of their performances.