Monday’s Olympic gold medal floor performance by Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade is resonating strongly in her home town, the city of Guarulhos on the outskirts of Sao Paulo. Her success, and the sight of runner-up Simone Biles and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles bowing to Andrade on the podium in a gesture of respect, is giving budding gymnasts there fresh inspiration. (AP video: Tatiana Pollastri)
Brazil’s Olympic champion Rebeca Andrade inspires girls at her hometown gym where career began
Monday’s Olympic gold medal floor performance by Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade is resonating strongly in her home town, the city of Guarulhos on the outskirts of Sao Paulo. Her success, and the sight of runner-up Simone Biles and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles bowing to Andrade on the podium in a gesture of respect, is giving budding gymnasts there fresh inspiration. (AP video: Tatiana Pollastri)