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For Simone Biles, Medaling Was Easier Than Dealing With This Bug

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Biles, who is known for her agility, tried to outrun an insect chasing her on the podium.


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By now the Olympics has spawned many hilarious moments worthy of America's Funniest Home Videos, but footage of American gold medal gymnast Simone Biles trying to outrun an insect at the podium may take the cake.

Watch as fellow medalists try to comfort Biles as she flees the flying bug, eventually joining her on her first-place podium.

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