Ana Barbosu is sending a message to her supporters. The Romanian gymnast reflected on her experience competing at the 2024 Olympics , where she momentarily earned the bronze medal in floor but was bumped to fourth after Team USA star Jordan Chiles' routine was reevaluated . In her Aug.
5 Instagram Stories, Ana shared a video of herself during the women's gymnastics floor final and wrote, "Thank you to everyone who encouraged me before, during, and after the competition." She also reposted a Stories from retired Olympian Sandra Izbasa-Bianca , who praised the hard work put in by the country's gymnastics team. "I hear more vividly than ever the words that the coaches repeated to us almost daily in the training room," she wrote in Romanian.
"'You, as Romanians, must be more than perfect in order not to leave room for interpretations!' And here, it proves itself once again! Girls, head up and back straight! Keep believing in your dreams! Go Romania!" During the floor final, Ana ended the competition with a 13.700, which first earned her bronze. However, a score inquiry was entered for Jordan’s routine, which was upped to 13.
766 after the initial score—13.600—didn’t include her tour jeté full, which she added at the last minute. When the momentous change occurred, Ana, 18, was waving the Romanian flag before looking back at the scoreboard to see that she wouldn’t be on the winners’ podium with gold winner Rebeca Andrade and silver winner Simone Biles , leading her to walk off, sobbing while being comforted by one of her coaches.
Laurie Hernandez —who provides commentary for NBC and Peacock's Paris Olympics coverage on the U.S. women's gymnastics team finals—shared that it’s not uncommon for athletes to request a reevaluation.
“That’s why inquiries happen,” she said on the live stream. “Sometimes, they do miss it, and they’re able to go back and double check.” When Jordan received her new score, she was seen crying over the news, later telling reporters, “I just wanted to come out and do the best I could.
..I have no words—I’m just very proud of myself.
” Following their wins, Simone and Jordan couldn’t help but bow towards Rebeca at the podium. And Simone gushed over the Brazilian gymnast, telling cameras afterward, "I have such respect for her; she's such a good competitor." Now, keep reading for more moments from the 2024 Olympics.
A Historic Win Julien Alfred brought home Saint Lucia's first medal when she won the 100m. Boats Away The athletes participating in the men's Kayak Cross of the Canoeing Slalom competition dropped into the water. Edging Out The Competition Noah Lyles officially became the fastest man in the world when he narrowly won the men's 100m final.
The Medal Monster Katie Ledecky had to hold on tight to her medals so Cookie Monster didn't gobble them up. Winner's Circle Simone Biles , Rebeca Andrade and Jordan Chiles posed with their individual floor final medals. En Garde! France and Egypt facecd off in the fencing quarterfinals.
Elmo's World Elmo 's got a t-rex, a go fish card and a selfie with Olympians Suni Lee and Jordan Chiles . Concentrate! France's Felix Lebrun was extra careful while serving during table tennis. Getting Dirt-y Team Germany's Leo Neugebauer landed hard during the long jump.
Jumping Over The Eiffel Tower Olivier Perreau of France didn't exactly jump over the actual Eiffel Tower, but close enough. Running, Running The women of the 500m race were going so fast, you could barely see their legs moving. Vroom Vroom BMX bikers head straight for the cameras during the semifinal race.
You Jump, I Jump Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher of Team Great Britain were in perfect sync during the synchronized diving competition. That's Gotta Hurt Canada's Wyatt Sanford took quite the punch from Uzbekistan's Ruslan Abdullaev . Nothing But Net LeBron James proved once again he knows his way towards a slum dunk.
One Eye Open Kim Yeji of Team Republic of Korea was busy prepping during the Women's 10m Air Pistol Final. Get The Ball! Egypt's Omar Assar leapt for the ball during an intense game of table tennis. A Well Deserved Rest Cassandre Beaugrand of Team France was excited (and exhausted!) after winning gold in the women's individual triathlon.
Selfie Queens Team Brazil's Rebeca Andrade and Team USA's Simone Biles and Suni Lee posed for a selfie during the Gymnastics Women's All-Around Final medal ceremony. Rebounding For The Win Nigeria's Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah jumped for the ball during her match against France. Life's A Breeze Men's foil windsurfing embraced the wind as they raced to the finish.
Leaping to New Heights For Simone Biles , the limit to greatness does not exist. In The Barrel Caroline Marks of Team USA surfed her way closer to a medal. Reaching New Heights Suni Lee 's balance beam routine was captured from a bird's eye view.
Making Moves Gold medalist Jiayu Yang of China lapped compatriot Hong Liu . Sun's Out, Tongue's Out France's Florent Manaudou had a cheeky greeting for the crowd. Soleful Run French cyclist Anthony Jeanjean lost his shoe during a fall at the men's BMX freestyle park final.
The Olympian went on to brush off his tumble and snagged the bronze medal with his second run. Diving Down Diving practice never looked so fun. Splashing to the Win Team USA's Katie Ledecky was ecstatic after winning gold in the women's 1500m freestyle final.
Taking It All In Japan's Shinnosuke Oka held his nation's flag behind him as he celebrated earning the men's all-around individual gold medal..
