The gymnast Rebecca Andrade 25, reacted after a photo of her alongside the other athletes went viral on social media. In the photo taken by Julia Soares At the Paris 2024 Olympics, it is possible to see that Rebeca’s cell phone case holds money and a bank card, a habit that many Brazilians have.
“Guys, my cell phone has become the most famous cell phone in the world hahaha,” wrote the bronze medalist when sharing the photo.
On social media, the selfie was a hit and generated countless reactions. Even the Central Bank of Brazil shared the photo on X, the old Twitter account, and wrote: “Winning an unprecedented medal is a Brazilian thing. Saving money in your cell phone case is also a Brazilian thing.” Check out other reactions below:
Rebecca’s cell phone with 50 reais in the case you made history pic.twitter.com/ikv036ppLl
— lesti (@renegadebirch) July 30, 2024
THE MONEY ON HER COVER OMG THIS IS THE PURE REPRESENTATION OF BRAZIL LOL 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/DDEUj7eYWc
— Chats (@paposfut) July 30, 2024
nothing more Brazilian than having money and a card in your cell phone case pic.twitter.com/xgl0IKt6EN
— Busty Girl 🪽 (@apertaechupa) July 30, 2024
In addition to receiving bronze in the team final, Rebeca Andrade will also compete in four finals at the Paris Olympics: individual all-around, balance beam, vault and floor, between Thursday (1st) and next Monday (5). She was only left out of the finals on the uneven bars.
Rebeca Andrade wins gold medal at the Gymnastics World Championships
Source: CNN Brasil
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