Why Flavia Saraiva Competed at the Olympics with a Bandaged Face

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Flavia Saraiva showed resilience as she competed with a bandaged face and a black eye, bringing the Brazilian gymnastics team a historic bronze medal. Despite being injured just before the competition, she performed an “incredible routine” and helped Brazil win its first team medal in women’s gymnastics.

Simone Biles led the U.S. team to gold, winning her fifth Olympic gold despite a sore calf. In Taylor Swift’s “Ready for It?”, she made small mistakes but executed her somersaults with precision. Biles’ performance marked the 38th medal of her career, extending her record as the most decorated gymnast in history. “I think we all have something to prove in Tokyo,” Biles said. “And that’s exactly what we did tonight.” »

Team USA, which included Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera, scored 171.296 points, dominating the competition and winning their ninth consecutive team event medal.

Meanwhile, Shilese Jones suffered a heartbreaking tear of her anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus just before her second Olympic appearance. Despite the setback, she remains a force to be reckoned with in gymnastics, having helped Team USA win gold at the World Championships.