Potatoes Fuel Champion Performances

August 21, 2024

American champion gymnast, Simone Biles, was a recent guest on the Today Show when she revealed, to their millions of viewers, fries to be her “all-time favorite meal!” After learning Simone loved receiving a bouquet of fries, instead of flowers, from her husband, host Hoda Kotb, presented Simone with a fry bouquet on-air to celebrate her recent gold-medal winning performances.

Watch the full clip here.

Another gold medalist fuels her performances with potatoes and is urging others to do the same! Speedy American track and field star, Sha’Carri Richardson, was recently interviewed by BBC Sport for their TikTok channel. In the interview, which has been viewed by 2.4 million people, Sha’Carri is asked if she has any parting words and replies, “live life and eat potatoes!” Wise advice, Sha’Carri!

Watch the full interview here.

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