After further investigation, Brazilian authorities claimed the athletes actually broke down a door and vandalized a gas station.
Some took the gymnast’s stance as support for the Black Lives Matter movement while others called her disrespectful.
I never meant any disrespect and apologize if I offended anyone.
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However one meme didn’t go over well with fans.
DeGeneres later tweeted a response, I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country.
It is the furtherest thing from who I am.
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Twitter users were not happy and called out Hicks for his poor choice of words.
Raismans mother and father held nothing back as they watched their daughter compete on the uneven bars.
Their movements in their seats mirrored their daughters routine in the most hilarious yet sweet way.
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The publication received criticism for not celebrating Ledeckys accomplishments without comparing her to a male competitor.
Its sort of like the ultimate reality show and mini-series wrapped in one.
King mockingly wagged her finger as she watched Efimova on a monitor.
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Many criticized the remark and claimed it would never have been made about a group of male athletes.
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