Ana Barbosu is sending a message to her supporters.
The Romanian gymnast reflected on her experience competing at the 2024 Olympics, where she momentarily earned the bronze medal in floor but was bumped to fourth after Team USA star Jordan Chiles' routine was reevaluated.
In her Aug. 5 Instagram Stories, Ana shared a video of herself during the women's gymnastics floor final and wrote, "Thank you to everyone who encouraged me before, during, and after the competition."
She also reposted a Stories from retired Olympian Sandra Izbasa-Bianca, who praised the hard work put in by the country's gymnastics team.
"I hear more vividly than ever the words that the coaches repeated to us almost daily in the training room," she wrote in Romanian. "'You, as Romanians, must be more than perfect in order not to leave room for interpretations!' And here, it proves itself once again! Girls, head up and back straight! Keep believing in your dreams! Go Romania!"
During the floor final, Ana ended the competition with a 13.700, which first earned her bronze. However, a score inquiry was entered for Jordan’s routine, which was upped to 13.766 after the initial score—13.600—didn’t include her tour jeté full, which she added at the last minute.
When the momentous change occurred, Ana, 18, was waving the Romanian flag before looking back at the scoreboard to see that she wouldn’t be on the winners’ podium with gold winner Rebeca Andrade and silver winner Simone Biles, leading her to walk off, sobbing while being comforted by one of her coaches.
Laurie Hernandez—who provides commentary for NBC and Peacock's Paris Olympics coverage on the U.S. women's gymnastics team finals—shared that it’s not uncommon for athletes to request a reevaluation.
“That’s why inquiries happen,” she said on the live stream. “Sometimes, they do miss it, and they’re able to go back and double check.”
When Jordan received her new score, she was seen crying over the news, later telling reporters, “I just wanted to come out and do the best I could…I have no words—I’m just very proud of myself.”
Following their wins, Simone and Jordan couldn’t help but bow towards Rebeca at the podium. And Simone gushed over the Brazilian gymnast, telling cameras afterward, "I have such respect for her; she's such a good competitor."
Now, keep reading for more moments from the 2024 Olympics.
Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
LeBron James and Steph Curry were definitely feeling it after the USA men's basketball team beat Serbia to advance to the finals.
2 Become 1
Xu Shixiao and Sun Mengya from Team China were clearly working together during the women's canoe double 500-meter semifinal.
Come On, Gold!
Team USA's Sha'carri Richardson picked up her first gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay.
A Most Iconic Duo
Everyone's favorite BFFs Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart hitched a ride on a golf cart.
High Kicks
Team China's Liang Yushuai gave folks a new photo pose to try next time they visit the Eiffel Tower.
Careful With the Bike!
Dutch cyclist Harrie Lavreysen was very enthusiastic about nabbing a second gold medal.
Shock and Awe
Emma Roberts couldn't believe what she was seeing during the men's semi-final basketball match between the USA and Serbia.
Chomping On the Gold
Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team USA went for the customary biting of the medal after winning gold in the women's long jump.
Don't Lose Your Shirt
Sergio Camello of Spain found his own way to celebrate after scoring his fifth goal against France.
A Trip to Sesame Street
Elmo loves getting hugs from Simone Biles.
Tuck It In
Emilia Nilsson Garip of Sweden dove into the water during the women's 3 meters springboard final.
A Slam Dunk
Gabrielle Union was cheering on Team USA as they went head-to-head with Serbia in the men's basketball semi-final match.
Nothing Left For Them To Do But Dance
Team Spain got into the groove during the rhythmic gymnastics competition.
Royal Onlookers
Ben-Sylvester Strautmann, Alexandra de Hanovre, Prince Albert of Monaco and Alain Bernard cheer while at the Men's Team Bronze medal match.
Double the Fun
Paulina Paszek and Jule Marie Hake of Team Germany celebrate earning third place in the Women's kayak double 500m final.
Zoom In
Carmelo Anthony wanted to remember the moment as he and son Kiyan Anthony watched Team USA beat Serbia in men's basketball.
A Queen
Team USA's Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone celebrated after breaking her own record and winning gold in the women's 400m hurdles final.
Twisting Every Which Way
Elzhana Taniyeva of Kazakhstan showed off her very impressive range at the rhythmic gymnastics Individual all round.
Parisian Pride
One fan really wanted everyone to know which country he was rooting for.
Go, Dad, Go
Bronny James cheered on father LeBron James as Team USA took on Serbia in the Men's basketball semifinals competition.
Quick Break
Noah Lyles of Team USA needed a second after competing in the men's 200m final.
Not the Face!
Great Britain's Bradly Sinden tried to protect the goods during the Men's Taekwondo 68kg quarterfinals.
Dance It Out
Italy's Milena Baldassarri put on quite the show during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around competition.
Yee-Haw!
Tara David-Woodhall pulled out the cowboy hat after winning gold in women's long jump competition.
Flying Through the Air
Team USA's Tom Schaar put on quite the aerial display while competing in the men's park skateboarding final.
Go Team!
USA's water polo team was full of excitement as they beat Australia and advanced to the semifinals.
Going for the Ball
The game was heated as the USA took on Nigeria in the women's quarterfinal basketball match.
One Final Hurdle
Grant Holloway repped the USA after winning the gold medal in the Men's 110m hurdles final.
Do You Even Lift?
Venezuela's Katherin Echandia Zarate showed that she never skips arm day during the weightlifting competition.
An Unfortuante Spill
Michelle Jenneke of Australia didn't quite clear her hurdle in her Women's 100m heat.