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Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates was recently seen among the spectators at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, cheering on the USA women's gymnastics team.
Gates seen ing gymnastics & equestrian
The Microsoft co-founder, 68, attended the artistic gymnastics events on Tuesday, July 29, sporting a black t-shirt and holding a navy and red USA baseball cap.
The USA women's gymnastics team, led by stars Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee, delivered a stunning performance to secure their first Olympic gold in artistic gymnastics since 2016.
The Americans' victory was met with enthusiastic from the crowd, including Gates and his philanthropist girlfriend, Paula Hurd.
As the gymnastics competition concluded, Gates and Hurd watched the jubilant celebrations of Team USA, who took time to pose for photos with fans while waving American flags.
The Americans' dominant performance, with a total score of 171.296, left Italy and Brazil trailing behind.
On a more personal note, Gates is also in Paris to his son-in-law, Nayel Nassar, who is competing in equestrian events for Team Egypt.
Gates has been vocal about his iration for Nassar, celebrating his birthday on Instagram earlier this year and praising him as a devoted father to his granddaughter, Leila.
Bill Gates referred to Jeffrey Epstein as his "buddy"
Gates' appearance comes at a time when a new biography titled Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and His Quest to Shape Our World, authored by New York Times journalist Anupreeta Das, has brought his controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein back into the spotlight.
The book, set for release on August 13, delves into the details of Gates' interactions with the late financier, who was convicted of procuring underaged girls in 2008.
The biography claims that Epstein targeted Gates in 2010, seeing the charitable initiatives launched by Gates and fellow billionaire Warren Buffett as potential opportunities to rehabilitate his own tarnished image.
Epstein reportedly sought to ingratiate himself into Gates' circle through their shared interest in philanthropy, eventually becoming a frequent associate of Gates.
According to the book, Gates referred to Epstein as "my buddy" and allegedly visited Epstein's homes.
Despite Gates' denial of many of the book's claims, the revelations have reignited public interest in his past associations with Epstein.
Gates' spokesperson has dismissed the book as "sensationalized" and reliant on "second- and third-hand hearsay."