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Redeemed! PO24-36
It was such a moment of joy when Simone Biles (USA) finished her final routine in the team's final rotation on the Floor Exercise. After hugging, high-fiving, and jumping in each other's arms, the team climbed up on the stage to chants of "USA! USA! USA!" They unfolded the American flag and held it aloft prior to the classic pose for the cameras. I caught this image as Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera looked up at the flag of the country they represent having just won the Gold Medal in the Team Finals. The title refers back to their defining this year as their 'Redemption Tour.' Clearly winning the team title by over five points counts as redemption, not that they needed it.