Biden's Reaction to basketball star Sa'Myah Smith collapses During His Speech

US President Joe Biden had to momentarily halt his speech at the White House
on Friday during a ceremony commemorating the women's basketball team of
Louisiana State University, as one of the players fainted.

The incident occurred while the US President was congratulating the basketball
players on their victory in the college championship.

The President's speech was interrupted for several minutes after the
basketball star
Sa’Myah Smith
fainted in the midst of the championship-winning team.

While President Biden was delivering his remarks, Louisiana State
University's freshman forward Sa’Myah Smith collapsed.
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Medical professionals provided the athlete with first aid, and she was
escorted out of the room in a wheelchair.

LSU women's basketball player Sa'Myah Smith faints while President Biden delivers remarks at the White House. pic.twitter.com/hKRccCBGou

— CSPAN (@cspan) May 26, 2023

After resuming his speech, Biden confirmed that everything was alright with
the athlete who fainted during his speech.

Hailing from DeSoto, Texas, Smith was an integral part of the Tigers' team, featuring in all 36 games and averaging 4.6 points per game. Her contribution aided in the team's historic win in the women's basketball championship last month.

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