Meet Rebeca Andrade, Brazil’s Powerhouse Gymnast

[@Hypegreene05]

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

[@LarissaVeloso-Planttubber]

Tell me about it, I get something in my eye every time I look at that picture!

[@Root__314]

Where can one see the podium ceremony?

[@Themaker83]

I like that too. Simone was Very humble.

[@viniciuspersan]

The best moment of Olympic!

[@luanllluan]

That podium was amazing

[@jmg999]

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.

[@keithrichards4296]

IMO this moment is the icing on the cake of Simone’s career. How GREAT you have to be, in order to cheer for another athlete in P1, being you the GOAT? What a lesson from Simone Biles, humility, greatness, perfection, what a huge human being. Love from 🇧🇷.

[@rafaelribeironh]

@@keithrichards4296 Simone já era a melhor ginasta de todos os tempo. Depois desse momento ela se consolidou como a atleta com maior grandeza e humildade.

[@heyitsmira17]

I also like how Rebeca immediately held their hands to get all three connected. It was a very special moment. Even during the national anthem when Rebeca started to cry, Simone was at the background looking so genuinely happy for her that it made me really gain a new respect for her that I didn't think I'd get. It's nice to see these competitors really rooting for e/o

[@maxmentone5373]

Brazil loves Rebeca and Simone 🇧🇷💚🇺🇲♥️

[@raquanwilliams5572]

USA WE LOVE REBECCA!! She is a superstar!!!!!

[@crisrb6514]

Yes ❤

[@fernandafantini7281]

And Jordan!!!! 🫶🏻💞 That podium is hers too, no matter what!!!!!!!! 💖 Jordan, Brazil LOVES you and we can hardly wait to watch you competing again!!!! 💚💛💙

[@rogeriosousa9474]

Com certeza! As duas são incríveis

[@Guifross]

@@raquanwilliams5572thanks❤

[@DrClarenceBrownIII]

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

[@blackdateline1996]

Yes we do!!

[@flaviobritto4591]

The reverse is also true: Brazil loves Simone Biles ❤, her phenomenal achievements in gymnastics, and her sweetness and humbleness.

[@ja.martini]

it's so Sweet to read something like this, and we indeed love Simone Biles too, I LOVE seeing these two competing together

[@marciasantos6645]

Muito Obrigada, Thank you very much!

[@rejaneflorinda6162]

Hey, Brazilians love Simone Byles. She is really the G.O.A.T. in this game. We love her even more because she knows how to raise her peers in the sport.

[@enkayar718]

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.

[@saralina-sarahcarvalho6874]

she is very polite, sweet and gentle. We love her and Simone so much!

[@LoriCole-hc1ok]

@@enkayar718 Where you live sweetheart? you cant be an upstanding america citizen, theres nothing special about this rebeca, you can count on your fingers how many golds she won in her entire life, simone on the other hand is an legend

[@enkayar718]

@@LoriCole-hc1ok and that is relevant to this, how? I can celebrate another athelete's win without diminishing the accomplishments of others. You should try that. It takes NOTHING away from you to do that.

[@aimeemartins5825]

​@enkayar718 i think her ex is brazilian hahahah😂

[@LoriCole-hc1ok]

@@enkayar718 Why i would do that after an athlete from my country humiliated herself before her? also this rebeca is nothing special, she barely have medals on her career

[@aeh5109]

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

[@liviarosa1981]

Thanks! ☺️

[@epoilca]

What pfp is that💀

[@OlorinCirdan]

COME TO BRAZIL, WE HAVE CAPYBARAS 🇧🇷🐹. 😂

[@rejaneflorinda6162]

we don't have as many opportunities as the US to show our love and gratitude towards our athletes. When we do, we have to show all our super hyper energy. Also, that is how we roll, people: Samba no pé e funk no popozão

[@LoriCole-hc1ok]

They are delusional, do you know that they are saying that their athlete is better than simone?

[@natanbcpc]

She's iconic, Brazil loves her 💚💛

[@maurocosta5517]

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.

[@Fernando-dt8je]

To be fair and honest, Simone's comment was another "push" when needed. Rebeca has told in an Interview that after one of her 8 surgeries, she sat on her bed, ready to give up, in silence. In her head she was thinking It was too much, specially doing that without someone to give her some comfort in that Very moment. Lorrane (one of the girls in the Brazilian team) shared the Room with her. Rebeca didn't say a word. Lorrane (who didn't say a word either) stood up and Sat beside Rebeca. Then hugged her. No word said. That was the answer Rebeca needed, to understand she was not alone and that It was not over yet. Anyway...

[@marcela.the.ten.largest]

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

[@rodolfo_23]

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

[@PHlophe]

Rodolfinho, Simone's bigger reward was Beca winning her own medal. a good friend is a friend that feels your win is hers

[@CozumelTy]

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

[@kbrown5523]

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

[@Lanagrant-s8p]

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

[@garlee15]

She is so beautiful like many Brazilians

[@angelabrown-bessau4127]

I am proud she is a Black Brazilian who has show excellence to the whole world!

[@templariodecristo23]

​@@angelabrown-bessau4127She's not black, just like most of us are mixed and brown, my own grandfather was fond! Stop egiir American ideologes because we are not an Anglo country and we do not have the same ethncity, history and civilization as them, we are Iberian Americans and Luso-Brazilans!!

[@templariodecristo23]

​Stop to claim us because we have nothing to do with y'all

[@LoriCole-hc1ok]

@@Lanagrant-s8p yeah a "legend" in a dumpster without athletes 😂

[@natsousa]

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

[@nilsonguimaraes4953]

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.

[@PHlophe]

Nils, I hope Brazil lets more BW in training centers so they can represent the nation. Braziou is Branco centric and that is a shame

[@templariodecristo23]

No we don't, i love only my people and the iberians!!

[@PHlophe]

@@templariodecristo23 you are "we" unless you are agreeing with those 15 people in your head

[@templariodecristo23]

@@PHlophe A maioria dos brasileros não!! Mas acontece que os que " amam" é só porque receberam um lavagem( midia, fimmes, etc)...para "amar amercanex" e anglos, mesmo que essas pessoas sejam as que mais fderam com a gente durante toda a nossa historia!!

[@triz8399]

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. 🙌

[@123Abreu123]

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

[@passaroquetemasanaovoa]

Thanks? Why?

[@theovanhurtere]

@@passaroquetemasanaovoa for the recognition, fool.

[@henriquedejesus8233]

​@@passaroquetemasanaovoaO que eles fizeram por nós que a gente precise agradecer né? Não fizeram nada além de uma matéria que mesmo ao falar de uma atleta brasileira tem o claro objetivo de colocar a americana em foco e transmitir a ideia de que a Rebeca é só uma exceção oriunda de um país que eles desmerecem o tempo todo.

[@JustinMinckley]

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

[@luizcsn89]

Deu no New York Timeeeesssss: a Rebeca Andrade eh um sucessoooooo❤❤

[@denissantana7924]

ela deu a a entrevista exclusivamente pre eles ? ou isso e uma alguma outra entrevista que ela fez no brasil

[@heitormotta5980]

Isso é uma referência? 🤔 hahaha

[@mahchagas224]

Alô Alô, W Brasil!❤😂

[@heitormotta5980]

@@mahchagas224 issooo! Eu pensei mas fiquei na dúvida pensando que pudesse ser só uma coincidência hahahah muito bom!

[@thaismuci6293]

Jorge Ben Jor sabia das coisas!

[@rejaneflorinda6162]

There is something I particularly love in her presentation: the fact that she brought the famous Brazilian swag to the floor. It is more than a winning routine. It is Iconic. She is, alongside Daiane dos Santos, the best gymnast Brazil ever had.

[@crin28]

She is beautiful to watch. A true athlete. Cheers, from America!! 👏🏼

[@felipms]

So is Simone, she's unique! Cheers from Brazil!

[@RoniStuati]

Well America is a continent, study geography

[@heyitsmira17]

​@@RoniStuati come on, we all know they meant the US. Plus, when we talk about them in English, we do say Americans, even though we are also from America (continent-wise). Let them be and chill

[@RoniStuati]

@@heyitsmira17 Stop being an illiterate child, the United States is not America, but a continent, they think they are American due to the lack of study in geography, the correct term is United States, since if we were to speak of Americans, we would be speaking of all the people of the American continent, that is, a tremendous lack of study in geography, makes them be what they are arrogant and arrogant, since an American is someone born on the American continent, and not just the United States, all countries are American because they are on the American continent.

[@RoniStuati]

@@heyitsmira17 I don't call it American, because if I did I would be speaking incorrectly and making the same mistakes as those who don't study geography, I would be in the same stupidity, since America is a continent and not a country, that's why the people of the United States are so embarrassed, since they don't study geography, and when they are confronted they make excuses.

[@maxmentone5373]

Historic podium. Beacon of perseverance and sportsmanship.

[@PHlophe]

Maxi , Melanin podium and shea butter excellence

[@rachelw1076]

It was an absolute pleasure to watch this phenomenal athlete execute greatness over the last few weeks. What a shining star!

[@Napkinatorz]

Rebeca was a joy to watch this Olympics. Well deserved gold!! 💛

[@MrSchmerzen98]

She's nothing less than a national hero in Brazil. I'd dare to say she's on route to reach the same status as Pelé and Ayrton Senna: a living legend

[@ArydaSilvaJr]

aí tu exagerou... Pelé e Senna estão numa prateleira como de Phelps, Bolt, Biles... não eram apenas os melhores do Brasil, mas também os melhores de todos os tempos em seu esporte no mundo.

[@Marinlss]

​@@ArydaSilvaJre a Rebeca é só a segunda melhor do mundo na área dela e já bateu a Simone algumas vezes. Se o Neymar é adorado ela merece muiito mais

[@MrSchmerzen98]

@@ArydaSilvaJr tô falando estritamente em termos de representatividade dentro do Brasil

[@brandonzx100]

@@ArydaSilvaJr assim como a Rebecca é uma das melhores do mundo, e, além de tudo, aprendeu a lição com os atletas antigos: disciplina e recuperação. Olhe pro Neymar e o que a falta da dedicação, do espírito de atleta não fizeram com alguém dito tão talentoso.

[@AlexandreCosta-lf5ri]

Sim! Ela já está na galeria de Pele, Senna, e Guga. A maior atleta olímpica do Brasil de todos os tempos!!! Com apenas

[@Lu-Sieds]

She is so so so special! Rebeca and Simone deserve the best always, they’re just GREAT! ❤

[@dinahvieira1982]

Infelizmente, a maioria dos atletas brasileiros têm a mesma dura história de vida da Rebeca. Por isso, somos tão gratos pela oportunidade de ter pessoas que lutam dia a dia para estarem em eventos tão grandiosos levando o nome do nosso país. Celebramos todas as medalhas como se fossem de ouro, pois coroam vitórias dessas vidas marcadas por muita luta. Obrigada Rebeca, nossa heroína que nos faz lembrar que tudo é possível. ❤

[@nbaoldgirl]

Beautiful!!! Much love to Brazil ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@A6ugslife]

Rebecca deserved that gold medal!

[@angelabrown-bessau4127]

I'm SO PROUD of Rebeca!! I hope FINALLY Brazil will acknowledge Black Brazilians more on TV, in movies, soap operas and EVERYTHING! There is a color problem that has been ignored and a certain image that is ALWAYS represented as Brazilian. Rebeca has set the record straight! Be proud of who you are always!

[@DizzyMakavelli]

This is already happening for like 4 or 5 years.

[@renanmirandasena9832]

In Brazil, we don't call her a Black Brazilian, just a Brazilian.

[@DizzyMakavelli]

@@renanmirandasena9832 In Brazil people are called black, white, indigenous. Of course she’s not called Black Brazilian... Because she’s in Brazil. But she’s a black woman from Brazil. Black Brazilian.

[@rfn900]

@@renanmirandasena9832that is absolutely NOT TRUE! We in Brazil do celebrate the fact that a Black Woman is in the top of such a competitive sport. And we do make sure to point out her achievement as a black woman just as we do with Beatriz Souza, Olympic gold in Judo!

[@epoilca]

@@rfn900meu filho você não entendeu

[@anairasoul6139]

Why am I tearing up 😢👏🏾🥇🫶🏾. Congratulations Rebecca, you deserve it.

[@rejanerc]

Rebeca Andrade is so strong and talent. I cheered much by a gold medal to her. She deserves all success. Proud from Brazil.❤

[@veganoricca]

We love you, Rebeca.😍

[@MaxHohenstaufen]

Women saved Brazil's olympic team from disaster this year. The only 3 gold medals were won by black women. Men gotta step up their game. Congrats to all and to Rebeca in particular.

[@PHlophe]

Maxi, for once Brazil loves Black ladies. Its a nation full of Misogynoir

[@ELLE-wd6uz]

Mi mi mi

[@LearningZoneLanguages]

I like the elegance of the way she presents the exercises, her jumps are stable. She's really talented. 👏🏽

[@felipenachmanowicz9393]

Nothing but respect and admiration for Simone, but couldnt be happier with Rebeca's gold

[@robertoomena3801]

Yeah .. and she left home to live in another state with her coach when she was 9.. because familly had no money .. this girl is fantastic

[@Aloha698]

She was the star of this Olympics 👏👏👏 we love you , Rebeca !

[@franss7554]

I love thar moment at the podium so so much!!!

[@aftonair]

They should make a movie about this!

[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

Biles's doc on netflix probably will show this olimpic moment for sure.

[@alessandracorreia6619]

@@JefersonSantos-bt1ef quando q sai o resto dos episódios??

[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

@@alessandracorreia6619 ainda nao tem previsao

[@hintex487]

Rebeca is a superstar! So proud of her!

[@christa-ccb]

I ❤Rebeca and Simone and Jordan and I’m in my early fifties. I competed in gymnastics for many years and can’t believe the things these amazing gymnasts can do. Tumbling twelve plus feet in the air (Simone) is crazy, fantastic, exciting, scary….I hope to see these women compete again someday, but if not, they have achieved so much and no one can blame them if they want to see what the next chapter entails. That being said, 2028 Los Angeles! Hope to see them there representing 🇺🇸! 🤸🏾🥇

[@christellelouise77]

I cried of joy while watching this! Thanks.

[@jammili]

I'm from Brazil. We love Rebecca, our queen,and we love Biles too. ❤

[@andreveronez7848]

Rebeca is our QUEEN 👑

[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

its such a pleasure to us, brazilian people, to watch the olimpian rivalry-friendship between princess Rebeca w queen Biles. they are the greatests!!!

[@murilocello]

She is very precious to us. We are very proud and grateful for her. 💚💛

[@fernandosicos]

for us, brazilians, it was like winning a world cup. we love Rebecca and all other gymnastics in our brave history.

[@shahidachoudhary9258]

It was befitting for Rebecca to win the last event Great competition

[@TheStrangerquest]

She didn’t give her a chance she earned that metal

[@CristinaLopez-jd9em]

THE QUEENS!!! 🥇🥇Thanks for this honest and loving review! 🥰 Both admire and cheer for one another! They deserve it ALL!!

[@oldkitten8598]

So proud of Rebeca! Parabéns! 🦚🎉❤

[@futurehofer1564]

The greatest of all time 🇧🇷

[@kaelina921]

Imagine yourself been one of the 2 women who push each other to do better and better every year until you both become the best of the best in the thing you dedicated your entire life for and recognize each other for this? Amazing how Simone and Beca became friends because of this. And even Biles said she doesn't want to compete with Rebeca, she is too stressed to keep going like this 😂. 2 beautiful women with amazing backstories and the face that represent black women in both countries: strong, determined and victorious.

[@nbaoldgirl]

She’s amazing!!! My favorite! Thank you for this coverage! When I see Rebeca I light up! A true star ⭐️🏅♥️🥰🎉

[@zilahcarvalho170]

So proud of Rebecca! How determined, strong and sweet she is. Overcoming many social and physical challenges! Adorable see she representing the strength and victory of a black woman. Biles and Chiles are great as well! Trueth Olympic spirit ❤

[@rogeriosousa9474]

Here in Brazil, we love both! Simone and Rebeca ❤️❤️💎💎🌟🌟

[@luigiramid1488]

Daiane dos Santos, Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles ❤❤❤

[@Sunflower-fh1nw]

Rebeca is a sweetheart, beautiful inside and out. We are really proud of her ❤

[@WIICAS]

We are so proud and grateful to have such an inspiring and amazing athlete as Rebeca representing our country!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Thank you for your recognition, Times! ❤🇧🇷🤸🏿‍♀️

[@photogsherry]

Love watching Rebeca over the years. She is amazing!!!🎉❤

[@thiagoguedes8366]

She is the moment! Rebeca is such an icon and inspiration for all of us brazilians. Much love for Simone and Jordan too

[@sondelly1]

Parabens pela a incrivel apresentação!! gratidão pela a medalha de ouro !!Por voce e pela o nosso país!!dificil colocar em palavras o seu esforço e habilidade unica de ser esta ginasta maravilhosa!!a melhor de todas que ai foram disputar este podium!!

[@wellingtonmedeiros8685]

Simone and Rebeca together are amazing ❤ 🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@br9524]

muito orgulho de ter Rebeca Andrade representando o Brasil. Ela é muito vibrante, cheia de vida, talentosa e humilde também, espero que ela chegue ainda mais longe na ginástica e em qualquer outra atividade que ela se proponha a fazer daqui em diante

[@derbywinner6316]

Rebecca is amazing gymnast, probably the best at this Olympic Games

[@PaulaPinheiro-fm8mq]

Thank you for sharing about her trajectory 🎉

[@mybrownsparklez]

Gorgeous and talented!

[@luanllluan]

She’s the queen of Brazil now 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@helioobianchi]

Rebeccone is my ship 😍

[@ponceje2011]

Womens Gymnastics was my favorite at this olympic games. Andrade, Biles and many other women were amazing in their events. Plus, i loved how they all were super supportive of each other. :)

[@e.a.s.4227]

Rebeca ❤❤❤❤❤, Simone ❤❤❤❤❤, Jordan ❤❤❤❤❤

[@joao_prado5909]

Rebeca came from poverty and went through difficulties that most Brazilians go through. She is a source of pride for us all 💚💛

[@marianahiga2790]

She’s also this beautiful human being ❤

[@ingridvorsatz424]

Yes, we are all very proud of our Rebeca Andrade. She deserved it. She is a sweet, humble girl and a great athlete. All the best for you, Rebeca. Congratulations!

[@geovaniadacosta522]

Rebeca e Simone ❤❤❤❤🥰🥰

[@ViviCafe]

It was a joy to watch the games and see their level of professionalism and sportsmanship!!

[@Cam-tt6gg]

Brazilians loves Simone and Rebeca! ❤

[@joseedil]

She was elevated to Airton Senna/Pelé status here in Brazil and honestly, it feels deserved. What she accomplished is incredible and she stays very humble!

[@qsDi10]

You go Rebeca 🎉🎉🎉 our brazilian GOAT 🐐 💯 Simone we love you and the girls too, what a leadership example.. ❤

[@pinkanjel1]

Rebeca and Simone are the best of olympic gymnastic nowadays

[@michellearaujo.]

For me it was the highlight of the tournament and completely changed my opinions about Simone Biles.

[@geovaniadacosta522]

Rebeca is amazing

[@AminahImani]

Star studded athlete! So happy to witness her history🤩

[@thegracedigger]

I cried when she won on floor and when I saw that all-black women podium... She's a star

[@drakb66]

I cried of emotion … she is amazing ! Simple ❤

[@siletsahar]

Até quando vão falar da história da Rebeca, precisam ficar colocando como se a Simone tivesse um papel primordial na vitória dela. A Rebeca venceu pq é uma atleta de altíssimo nível, não tem pq comparar. É a melhor no solo atualmente e ponto.

[@renanbrandao5482]

Uma inspiração! Amo, amo amo! Viva Rebecca! ❤

[@luattack123]

I loved this video, great to see some positive comments from Brazil.

[@rfn900]

Fun fact. She’s also a talented singer ❤

[@Diego_Curcino]

Disso eu vou discordar kkkkk. Baita atleta.. Mas como cantora é uma boa atleta.. A vozinha dela é chata, parece música infantil.. Pra mim não desce.. Teria sucesso num nicho infantil.

[@li1928]

Rebecaa!!! Nosso orgulho nacional! Trabalhadora, centrada, competente, pé-no-chão e humilde! Isso é Brasil!!! Você encheu nossos ❤❤❤❤ de alegria e orgulho!!! 🥹🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@elvisricviana]

Rebeca o mundo inteiro te ama ❤ 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@vf9322]

So so moving! Thanks for this❤

[@v.c.2769]

Biles and Andrade my crushes on this Olympic games

[@cynthiahoggatt6911]

Congratulations ❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@brendafaria1237]

A legend

[@thiagopazuzu]

We BR love both Rebeca and Simone ♥

[@fantastico2163]

Parabéns Rebeca 👏👏👏👏👏

[@albertoshiguematsu6921]

Ms Biles and Ms Chiles visit Brazil 🇧🇷. You are welcome! We love you!

[@marcusoliveira8582]

Parabéns Rebeca Andrade e Simone Biles ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤