Social media reacts to Simone Biles and Aly Raisman's epic all-around performance
Americans Simone Biles and Aly Raisman went an amazing 1-2 in the women's all-around gymnastics final at the Rio Olympics on Thursday, and social media all but exploded with the news.
Here's a sampling of what was seen around the Twitterverse, both from the gymnastics world and beyond:
They did it. No words...Tune in tonight on NBC to see these two in the all around competition. Dreams do come true❤️ pic.twitter.com/In4sKwm0Pl
— Nastia Liukin (@NastiaLiukin) August 11, 2016
@Simone_Biles & @Aly_Raisman So proud of you two! You've made your mark on the sport! Fabulous work ladies! ???? #Olympics #Gymnastics
— Dominique Moceanu (@Dmoceanu) August 11, 2016
I'm going to be all cried out before we even get to event finals. So proud of you @Simone_Biles… https://t.co/ExGTLKrbSl
— Shannon Miller (@shannonmiller96) August 11, 2016
I'm tearing up!!! SO happy for you both @Aly_Raisman and @Simone_Biles. Nothing but beauty, grace, power, and class ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
— Jordyn Wieber (@jordyn_wieber) August 11, 2016
Congratulations @Simone_Biles ⭐️ & @Aly_Raisman "Iron sharpens iron" ⚒⚔ way to push each other to greatness!!!! ???✨ https://t.co/im34vLA90h
— Kerri Walsh Jennings (@kerrileewalsh) August 11, 2016
Huge congrats to @Simone_Biles and @Aly_Raisman! You ladies were amazing. #USA
— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) August 11, 2016
Congrats @Simone_Biles and @Aly_Raisman on a killer performance tonight! #USA
— Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) August 11, 2016
Congratulations @Simone_Biles @Aly_Raisman Your hard work & exceptional character makes us so proud of you both! #TeamUSA @USAGym #Olympics
— Kerri Strug (@kerristrug96) August 11, 2016
I've lost count of the amount of times I've gotten goosebumps this Olympics!! Congrats @Simone_Biles and @Aly_Raisman ?? #TeamUSA
— Kelley O'Hara (@kohara19) August 11, 2016
This Olympics is LIT ?. Congrats @Simone_Biles and @Aly_Raisman ?? #TeamUSA
— Allie Long (@ALLIE_LONG) August 11, 2016
Noooooo words for what I just witnessed @Simone_Biles @Aly_Raisman you are not human!! Massive congrats on Gold and Silver! #girlsonfire
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) August 11, 2016
Huge congrats to @Simone_Biles and @Aly_Raisman!! So amazing. Loved watching. #TeamUSA
— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) August 11, 2016
Ok I cried!! pic.twitter.com/UBtQic5Vch
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) August 11, 2016
?? @Simone_Biles & @Aly_Raisman ❤️ Congratulations beautiful girls! You've done us all so proud ? #TeamUSA LOVE ? @USAGym @NBCOlympics
— Meryl Davis (@Meryl_Davis) August 11, 2016
Watching @Simone_Biles and @Aly_Raisman has me so excited to compete on Saturday! Such an inspiration! #Rio2016
— Courtney Frerichs (@courtfrerichs8) August 11, 2016
We knew she was golden. Congratulations, @Simone_Biles!https://t.co/aOA31Ofa8F
— MLB (@MLB) August 11, 2016
@NBCOlympics @PhickOTM @Lesdoggg @Simone_Biles - fantastic all around !!!
— Rosie (@Rosie) August 11, 2016
@Simone_Biles you amazed me today, thank you for your heart and talents. Congrats! ??❤️????#OlympicGymnastics
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) August 11, 2016
Congratulations @Simone_Biles and @Aly_Raisman What a beautiful success...
— Nadia Comaneci (@nadiacomaneci10) August 11, 2016
Another event.
— #TexansCamp (@HoustonTexans) August 11, 2016
Another GOLD ?.
Congrats, @Simone_Biles! #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/SGzT7fCQ1I
Queen Simone Biles Claims Her Olympic Crown At Last- well done Simone:) https://t.co/de8Ko9H7ua
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) August 11, 2016
Wait I posted wring one!! pic.twitter.com/nUdtlkuc8e
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) August 11, 2016
