This is certainly true for NBC’sHoda Kotband thebest female gymnastof all time,Simone Biles.
Throughout the heartbreaking moment, Kotb was by her side.
The first news anchor she spoke to following the announcement was Kotb,Fox8reports.
Biles explained, “Physically, I feel good.
Emotionally it varies on the time and moment.
Coming to the Olympics and being head star isn’t an easy feat.
So we’re just trying to take it one day at a time and we’ll see.”
According to the outlet, Biles was set to performher best eventfor the team finals the vault.
However, in mid-air, she seemed to change what she planned to do.
She then said to the camera, “Team USA is really rallying together.
It’s quite a moment to be in this room.
This team is rallying.”
To make her support even more clear, the mother of onetweeted, “@Simone_Biles already won.
She is a class act.
Congrats on the silver medal!”
