America is a great country and Houston is a great city. The two were highlighted when two Olympians from Houston took home gold for their country and city.

Gymnastics favorite Simone Biles and historic surprise Simone Manuel both won gold for America.

Biles has been highlighted for winning three world championships since 2013. She and her teammates brought home gold in the women's team all-around event at the Olympics on Tuesday, and all expectations were met when she took gold by a 2.3-point margin Thursday during the women's individual all-around competition.

FULL STORY: Houston's Simone Biles wins all-around Olympic gold

The surprise of the night was 100-meter freestyle sprinter Simone Manuel. Thursday night she swam the race of her life so far when she took to the blocks for the 100-meter freestyle. The race was tight throughout and once the women slammed into the wall, it took us all a moment to see who actually out-touched the other.

It came out to be Sugar Land's Manuel.

Judging by the look on her face and the tears that followed, she could barely believe it herself.

She tied for gold with Canada's Penny Oleksiak and they both set an Olympic record with a 52.70 seconds. What's even more significant is Manuel is the first black female who has ever won an individual gold medal.

FULL STORY: Sugar Land's Simone Manuel ties for gold in 100-meter freestyle

"The gold medal wasn't just for me but for people before me who inspired me to stay in this sport and for people who believe that they can't do it," she said after her event. "I hope I'm an inspiration."

The audience quickly realized the history being made with her win and began to highlight both Houstonians' accomplishments.

All we can say is, "Way to go, girls. Houston is proud."