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Lilly King stole the spotlight in the Olympics on Sunday night with a finger wag seen around the world. She followed it up on Monday by winning gold on Monday night in the 100-meter backstroke, downing controversial Russian Yulia Efimova, who had twice tested positive for banned substances.
After her victory, fellow Indiana Hoosiers around the globe reacted to her win and showed their Indiana spirit.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Shane Wynn
Lilly King really is a gold medalist. GO IU!!!!!!
— Shane Wynn (@SHANEWYNN4) August 9, 2016
Fellow Olympian swimmer, and medalist, Cody Miller
SHE JUST WON GOLD FOR AMERICA !!Thx Coach Looze!! & Coach Westphal back home!! INDIANA is ON FIRE #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/rpTTMMidU5
— Cody Miller (@swimiller) August 9, 2016
GREAT THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE !! PEOPLE WHO DESERVE IT!!! @_king_lil @Katie_Meili GOLD - BRONZE!! YEAAAAHHHH!!!!
— Cody Miller (@swimiller) August 9, 2016
Denver Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer
Congrats @_king_lil !!!!! #GOIU
— Cody Latimer (@CodyLatimer14) August 9, 2016
Toronto FC defender Eriq Zavaleta
— Eriq Zavaleta (@_AIR_RIQ_) August 9, 2016
Indiana Hoosiers weren’t the only ones showing love for King as fellow Olympians and athletes voiced their support.
Soccer star Alex Morgan
Congrats Lilly King!! Good luck @AprilRossBeach and @kerrileewalsh tonight!! #TeamUSA
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) August 9, 2016
Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee
Congrats to Indiana native @_king_lil.. Calling her shot like The Great Bambino.. Winning gold over a cheating Russian #AmericanBadass
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 9, 2016
Former softball Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch
YEA @_king_lil You FIRED me UP!!!! Number 1!!!! GOLD! Congrats, thanks for repping us! @TeamUSA ❤️
— Jennie Finch (@JennieFinch) August 9, 2016
Clearly King’s performance reached many as she’s established herself as one of the standouts and notable performances of the Olympics.