The unAmerican athletes who protest their own country could learn a lesson from the patriotic Olympic athlete in the video below. This will make your day!

Tamyra Mensah-Stock won a gold medal in the women’s 68 kg freestyle wrestling final on Tuesday and it was glorious.

American gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock is the picture of patriotism after her win in Tokyo. Her joy and love for America is infectious.

Watch the interview right after her win:

“I love representing the USA. I love living there, I love it and I’m so happy I get to represent U-S-A!” – American gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock.

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This is what real patriotism looks like. LeBron James and Colin Kaepernick could learn a lesson from her.

The Wrestling Room also tweeted out the video with this comment:

“We need to protect this woman at all costs… An infectious beam of positivity, her spirit is undeniable. What an incredible representative of our sport and our great country. This interview is so emotional! We are SO proud of you!”

The interview continued with the giddy gold medal winner exuding joy:

The difference in this grateful athlete and the ungrateful athletes on the USA soccer team:

A picture of patriotism.

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