Biles bows to 'queen' Andrade in iconic medal moment
Biles & Chiles bow down for Andrade on podium
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US superstar Simone Biles said it was "just the right thing to do" after she and team-mate Jordan Chiles bowed down to Olympic gold medallist Rebeca Andrade after the floor final in Paris.
Biles had been hoping to win a fourth gold at these Games but a couple of mistakes meant she had to settle for silver behind the Brazilian.
However, the 27-year-old, who is the world's most decorated gymnast, was far from disappointed and instead ed Chiles in showing iration to Andrade in one of the iconic images of these Games.
The trio also made history as the first all-black podium in men or women's gymnastics at the Olympics.
"Rebeca's so amazing, she's a queen," said Biles. "She's such an excitement to watch and then all the fans in the crowd were always cheering for her, so it was just the right thing to do.
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