Date uploaded: 2021-06-20 01:57:50

The original idea for the remarkable Glamour magazine photoshoot was to have Simone Biles literally dress in an American flag as a way of showing her patriotism for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Photographer Kennedi Carter, however, had another idea. She wanted to show that patriotism comes in many forms. So Carter had Biles wear the red, white and blue but do it in a way that was subtle yet powerful. The result is the best gymnast of all time, in one of the most elegant and powerful athlete photoshoots ever done. 📸: Kennedi Carter for Glamour magazine