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Buzzy gymnast Simone Biles explains bee incident: 'I just freaked out!'

Simone Biles may have taken home the all-around gold medal at the World Gymnastics Championships, but she's generated even more buzz for what she did after winning: fleeing a bee that popped up in her congratulatory bouquet.But during her visit to TODAY Thursday, the 17-year-old was composed as she talked about the curious incident of the bee in the arena. "It was in the flowers," she said. "I tri

Simone Biles may have taken home the all-around gold medal at the World Gymnastics Championships, but she's generated even more buzz for what she did after winning: fleeing a bee that popped up in her congratulatory bouquet.

But during her visit to TODAY Thursday, the 17-year-old was composed as she talked about the curious incident of the bee in the arena. "It was in the flowers," she said. "I tried not to freak out, but I just freaked out."

"I don't blame you!" said TODAY's Natalie Morales.

So long as the Olympic hopeful hangs tough in competition, Biles can freak out whenever she likes!

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