Gabby Douglas was criticized because she didn’t put her hand over her heart while the national anthem played at the Rio Olympics Tuesday night.
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As the U.S. women’s gymnastics team received their gold medals, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian all placed their right hands over their chest — but Douglas did not.
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After she was rebuked by many for the move, the 20-year-old gymnast said she meant no disrespect.
“In response to a few tweets I saw tonight, I always stand at attention out of respect for our country whenever the national anthem is played,” Douglas tweeted. “I never meant any disrespect and apologize if I offended anyone.”
“I’m so overwhelmed at what our team accomplished today and overjoyed that we were able to bring home another gold for our country!”
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#GoUSA #TeamUSA #FinalFive pic.twitter.com/vzhFZxYOWb
— Gabrielle Douglas (@gabrielledoug) August 10, 2016
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