Olympian declares ‘black girls rock’ as she accepts gold medal

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Brianna Rollins and her her teammates Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin made Olympic history when they swept the podium for the women’s 100-meter hurdles.

As Rollins received her gold medal, the Olympian official who presented it to her leaned in and whispered, “Black girls rock.”

“Black girls rock, they do. Yes!” Rollins replied without hesitation.

Check out the moment captured on Instagram video below!