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Brazilian Skateboarder Rayssa Leal Uses Sign Language to Share Faith at Paris Olympics

Despite IOC restrictions, the 16-year-old bronze medalist communicated a Bible verse on camera

  • Rayssa Leal, 16, won bronze in street skateboarding at the Paris Olympics.
  • She used sign language to share the Bible verse John 14:6 during the event.
  • Leal's actions appear to contradict IOC's Rule 50 against religious demonstrations.
  • She previously won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at age 13.
  • Leal has a large social media following and frequently expresses her Christian faith.
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