5 Olympic Athletes Who Supported Kamala Harris

The post included a carousel of images supporting the restoration of bodily autonomy in the nation. Kamala Harris made ab–tion rights the primary focus of her Presidential campaign and pledged to sign legislation that would restore the federal right to make that decision. But wait, there's more. The 27-year-old opened up about who she'd like to see in the White House on Election Day. She captioned her Instagram Threads post , "let's go kamala mamala."

But the Olympian has shared her stance on the Presidential candidates before as well. Social media was ablaze in September. What went down? Many believed that Simone Biles donated $4 million to Kamala Harris' Presidential campaign. The rumors were never confirmed. However, it's safe to say that the G.O.A.T. isn't shy to admit that she would love for the nation to have its first female President for the upcoming tenure. Yet she isn't the only gymnast who's shared her opinions with the fans.

Like Simone Biles, Suni Lee is all for Kamala Harris as the next U.S. President The gymnast debuted on the world's biggest stage at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Suni Lee became the first Hmong American to compete at the Olympics. After Simone Biles withdrew from contention, the gymnast took up the challenge. She clinched gold in the individual all-around event, becoming the first Asian-American female gymnast to accomplish this feat. The Olympian also clinched a bronze in the uneven bars and a team silver medal at the Japanese capital. However, Paris was magical for more than one reason. She bagged three more medals, becoming the first American woman to clinch two consecutive medals in the uneven bars. So, how does this tie into the elections?

Being the first Hmong American, her successful stint at the Games helped bring more attention to Hmong Americans. But who knew an invisible string tied the gymnast to Kamala Harris? No, the Presidency candidate is not Hmong. Yet they still had one factor bringing them together. The 21-year-old and Harris are both Asian Americans. But here's the kicker. On July 23, Harris' campaign team and surrogates set up shop at the Hmong Village Shopping Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on July 23. Seeing the candidate in her hometown could have motivated the Olympian to pledge her allegiance.

On November 5, Kamala Harris shared a post on her official Instagram account, reminding the nation to ensure their votes are heard. With voting day in full swing, Suni Lee reposted it on her Instagram story with a straightforward caption, "vote vote vote !!!! " It's safe to say that the 21-year-old, just like her compatriot, Simone Biles, would prefer Harris to be the nation's first female President. But their Asian-American connection definitely sweetens the pot.

Allyson Felix's wishful thinking for her daughter For the first time since 2000, Allyson Felix wouldn't contest in the French capital. After consistently dominating the track through 5 Olympic berths, she realized it was time to hang up her spikes in 2022. However, nothing could keep her away from the sport. So she still set out to the City of Lights as a member of the International Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission. Did you know that she was the primary reason for the Olympic Village to have a nursery in Paris? She wanted to make the experience more comfortable for athletes with young children, much like herself. So, who did she back in the much-anticipated elections?