5 Most Talked-about Olympic Headlines: Simone Biles’ ‘Fried’ Hair & Her Husband’s Behavior, a Coach’s Death, & More

Tragic Loss in the Athletes’ Village: The Samoan Olympic boxing team faced a heartbreaking loss with the sudden death of their coach, Lionel Elika Fatupaito, due to cardiac arrest. The 60-year-old coach’s passing has cast a shadow over the Games. The International Boxing Federation expressed condolences, noting that Fatupaito’s “legacy will continue to inspire future generations.”

Simone Biles Responds to Hair Criticism: Gymnast Simone Biles addressed online criticism about her hair during the Paris Olympics. In an Instagram story, she explained, “IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC & it’s like 9,0000 degrees.” She added, “next time you wanna comment on a black girls hair. JUST DON’T.” Despite the comments, Biles led Team USA to gold in the women’s gymnastics team final.

Simone Biles’ Husband Faces Backlash: Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, faced criticism for wearing her gold medal in a celebratory photo. Critics questioned, “Why is he holding it like he won it?” Owens responded by sharing romantic photos and captioning them, “Unbothered  Just know we locked in over here .”

Hezly Rivera’s Olympic Finals Absence: Hezly Rivera did not compete in the gymnastics finals after scoring the lowest on her team during qualifiers. Despite this, she still earned a gold medal with her teammates. Fans expressed support, saying, “She earned her spot and will always be an Olympian!”

Celine Dion’s Hair Sparks Reactions: Celine Dion’s appearance at the Olympics drew mixed reactions regarding her hair. Some fans suggested, “She needs a makeover!” while others praised her resilience, “What a beautiful woman .”