The event was live-streamed, and the broadcast was paused for approximately seven minutes while Ms. Smith was treated by medical staff.
The President commented that guests had fainted at the White House in the past and that this was not the first time it had happened.
Ms. Smith later tweeted that she was feeling well and in good spirits, and would undergo further evaluation upon returning to LSU.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
LSU Women's Basketball Team Celebrates Big Win at the White House, Freshman Forward Faints onstage
On February 11th, during a celebration of the Louisiana State University (LSU) women's basketball team at the White House, freshman forward Sa'Myah Smith fainted onstage while standing next to President Joe Biden.
27 May 2023 · 15:14 UTC
