U.S. Gymnast Simone Biles Attacked By Bee On Medal Podium

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U.S. Gymnast Simone Biles Attacked By Bee On Medal Podium

Getting harassed by a renegade bee is a surefire way to look like a crazy person. Just ask U.S. gymnast Simone Biles.

Ever walk into a spiderweb and feel like a crazy person because you are flailing around, trying to get some invisible menace off of you? This is like that, but with a bee and a huge crowd of people watching. U.S. gymnast Simone Biles had just gotten on the podium after winning her second straight World Gymnastics Championship and almost immediately started spazzing out because a renegade bee was buzzing around her head.

She tried running away from the bee, throwing her flowers, seeking safe harbor with her fellow competitors, but to no avail. The bee did eventually leave on its own and Biles was free to celebrate her win and pose for pictures, but never forget: bees are not to be trifled with.

Aside from the momentary terror, Biles took everything in stride and was able to laugh at herself after.