Critics sounded off on Twitter.
Meanwhile, fans came to her defense.
Douglas tweeted an apology.
“I apologize if I offended anyone,” she wrote.
“In response to a few tweets I saw tonight, I always stand at attention out of respect for our country whenever the national anthem is played,” she continued.
“I never meant any disrespect and apologize if I offended anyone. I’m so overwhelmed at what our team accomplished today and overjoyed that we were able to bring home another gold for our country.”
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