Why Did Flavia Saraiva Compete at the Olympics with a Bandaged Face – Top 3 Gymnast Injuries This Year
- Flavia Saraiva competed with a bandaged face and won a historic medal for Brazil.
- Simone Biles fought through pain to lead the U.S. team to gold.
- Shilese Jones missed her Olympic dream due to a severe knee injury.
Flavia Saraiva’s resilience shone brightly at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Despite suffering an injury that left her with a black eye, she competed valiantly and secured a bronze medal for her team. Her dedication and courage captured the admiration of fans and fellow athletes alike.
Simone Biles achieved her fifth Olympic gold medal by leading the United States to victory in the women’s gymnastics team final on July 30, 2024, at the Bercy Arena.
Simone Biles during the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification on July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
The U.S. team, comprising Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera, returned to the Olympic podium with a dominant performance.
They scored a combined total of 171.296, almost six points ahead of Italy, who secured their first artistic gymnastics medal in 96 years. Brazil earned bronze with 164.497 points, narrowly edging out Great Britain by 0.234 points
