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Rebeca Andrade opens up on carrying the legacy of late F1 legend Ayrton Senna: "I will do everything in my power"
Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade shed light on the legacy of Brazilian Formula 1 driver, Ayrton Senna who passed away in 1994 after his crash at the San Marino Grand Prix. This comes just a few months after Andrade's impressive 2024 Olympic campaign.
The 25-year-old recently graced the Brazilin Grand Prix where seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to Senna. Andrade was also the flag waver before the British racer drove Senna's McLaren MP4/5B.
In an Instagram post, Rebeca Andrade shared some photos from her time at the racing circuit and penned a heartfelt note for Senna. She mentioned the immense legacy the F1 driver has left behind and stated that she would try to carry it forward. Andrade also thanked Senna for representing Brazil on the global stage. She wrote (translated from Portuguese):
"It was my second time here waving this flag, but today this moment was all for Ayrton, who with love, focus, respect and a lot of dedication, left a GIANT legacy that so many Brazilians get emotional just to remember!"
She added:
"I will do everything in my power to be that reference and leave this emotion for our people! Thank you for representing OUR COUNTRY so well!"
During his career, Ayrton Senna cemented his name as one of the most prominent F1 drivers in the circuit. He won three Championships in 1988, 1990 and 1991. His career also included 41 race wins and 80 podium finishes.
Rebeca Andrade cemented her legacy in the gymnastics circuit with four medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Competing in the third Olympics of her career, Rebeca Andrade produced a notable performance. She won four medals for Brazil including one gold, two silver, and a bronze medal.
Andrade's most impressive performance came in the floor exercise apparatus where she defeated one of the most decorated gymnasts, Simone Biles. She registered 14.166 points on the board while Biles managed 14.133.
However, the Brazilian finished behind Biles in the all-around and vault exercises event. The 25-year-old's bronze medal came in the team event where Brazil finished behind the United States and Italy.
After this impressive campaign, Andrade shared a note on her Instagram. She wrote (translated from Portuguese):
"You have to have the will to want more, do more, seek more, because as long as the flame of the goal is lit, the inner fire will keep burning and the chance to reach your highest place will keep rolling! Thank you Paris 2024"
Rebeca Andrade's performances at the French capital also made her the most decorated Olympic gymnast in Brazil with six medals to her tally.
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