Gold Medalists Simone Biles, Gabrielle Douglas, Lauren Hernandez, Madison Kocian and Alexandra Raisman of the United States stand on the podium for the national anthem at the medal ceremony for the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on Day 4 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Rio Olympic Arena on Aug. 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

RIO DE JANEIRO (CBSNewYork) — Several people took to Twitter to take Gabby Douglas to task for not putting her hand over her heart during the national anthem after the U.S. women’s gymnastics team captured the gold at the Olympics.

Douglas had her hands to her side while the rest of her teammates placed their hands over their hearts as “The Star-Spangled Banner” played.

While it may have seemed innocuous, many vented their outrage on Twitter, claiming Douglas was being disrespectful.

Gabby Douglas should have placed her hand over heart during the National Anthem when she received her Gold Medal. Disrespectful. — Pam Weaver (@pweaver921) August 9, 2016

I get you're pissed at something Gabby Douglas, but show some pride & respect put your hand over your heart. #USA https://t.co/8YQAXP503M — Max Johnson (@trueblueaggie12) August 9, 2016

Would love to know why Gabby Douglas didn't have her hand over her heart during the national anthem, she got to compete for her country #USA — Kayla Shults (@kayla_shults) August 9, 2016

@gabrielledoug, you need to put your hand over your heart during the national anthem! I'm appalled #usagymnastics #Rio2016 #gabbydouglas — Whitney Fifer (@Lady_Fife) August 9, 2016

Gabby Douglas just standing there and not placing her hand over her heart while our anthem played was UN-olympic. #respect #rio2016 — Dawn Wisdom (@Favreforever) August 9, 2016

I'm wondering why Gabby Douglas doesn't have her hand over her heart during the National anthem…major disrespect there… — Jaime Foster (@JaimeFoster0521) August 9, 2016

Gabby Douglas refused to place her hand over her heart during the medal ceremony. Straight disrespect! #gabbydouglas #TeamUSAgymnastics — Michael Clay (@michaelclayatc) August 9, 2016

#USA stays dominant in swimming and gymnastics. What's with Gabby Douglas not putting her hand over heart during the anthem though? #Rio2016 — Dan (@heymanitsdan) August 9, 2016

How dare Gabby Douglas not put her hand on her heart for the American National Anthem!!!! — Bryan (@RealBryanIV) August 9, 2016

Not a good look for Gabby Douglas. No hand over the heart during Natl Anthem. Doesn't look like a team player in ceremony. — Charlie Jackson (@glenn_chuck) August 9, 2016

On the one hand, so proud of the #FinalFive #gold win. On the other, so disappointed Gabby Douglas didn't salute the flag. #TeamUSA — Brittany Hargrave (@BrittHargrave) August 9, 2016

Gabby Douglas better put her hand on her heart or I will fly to Rio and do it for her pic.twitter.com/R1j1qAMEPz — Emma Kjar (@emmakjar14) August 9, 2016

Really Gabby Douglas?!? Any reason why you don't have your hand over your heart??? How disrespectful. You look so disappointed to be there. — Lacie Nicole Roberts (@LaceFace84) August 9, 2016

Gabby Douglas you are so disrespectful for not putting your hand over your heart during the national anthem #TeamUSA #GabbyDouglas @USAGym — Annette Rizo (@Annette_Rizo) August 9, 2016

However, others felt it was not that big of a deal.

Gotta love the fake white outrage over Gabby Douglas not placing her hand over her heart during the national anthem. pic.twitter.com/GVdyRxS4ul — Black Survival (@b_epic84) August 9, 2016

*Trump implies Hillary should be shot.* "But the big news is that Gabby Douglas didn't put her hand over her heart!!" — Ashley (@ashcech) August 9, 2016

So what Gabby Douglas didn't place her hand over her heart. It's not that serious. Let the girl live. — Kears (@KRocxz) August 9, 2016

Yall really mad at Gabby Douglas for not placing her hand over her heart! NEWSFLASH! She isnt the 1st to not do it and wont be the last! — Ky. (@yanab0015) August 9, 2016

Y'all are pressed over gabby Douglas not putting her hand over her heart …really pic.twitter.com/9aWiT1BlFV — jae (@realksoo) August 9, 2016

Following the social media criticism, Douglas took to Twitter to say she “never meant any disrespect.”

“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. 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!” Douglas tweeted.

It was the second straight Olympic gold medal for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Douglas also won the individual all-around gold medal in 2012.