Imagine becoming the first woman in your nation to win an Olympic gold medal. For Rebeca Andrade of Brazil, this dream transformed into reality at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 2021. She followed this gymnastics success with vault gold and uneven bars silver at the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan. However, behind the success was a career marred by injuries.

ACL tears in 2015, 2017, and 2019 would have given her every excuse to move on from the sport. Yet 2023 saw this fine athlete become one of the top contenders in gymnastics, and she also managed to keep the queen of the sport, Simone Biles, on her toes.

The comeback story of Rebeca Andrade

In a post on X by a handle called Kaley (@yang_bo_dudnik), the account pointed out the immense growth Rebeca Andrade, the phenomenal Brazilian gymnast, has had. The account shared how, despite her major injury, “not only did she maintain her form, but she got BETTER after THREE (3) ACL injuries.” Andrade, along with coach Francisco Porath, have been cautious in the years following her third ACL tear. Picking and choosing when to compete and often opting out of the floor exercise since the 2022 World Championships. But at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Rebeca Andrade not only made it to the podium for floor exercise, she won the World Championship title on the vault, even outshining Simone Biles. And that’s not all!

She also helped her country, Brazil, get a historic silver at the World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. At the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, she added another achievement to her repertoire by winning her first Pan American gold medal in vault. With her stellar performance at the World Championships, even Simone Biles gave her the ultimate title.

How Simone Biles passed on the torch in gymnastics

In Antwerp, Belgium, on the final day of the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade once again made it to the podium together. After the floor exercise finals, Simone Biles secured the gold medal, Rebecca Andrade the silver, and Flavia Saraiva the bronze.

Before the ladies could be handed their medals in an iconic gesture, Simone Biles removed the crown from her head and placed it atop Rebeca Andrade’s. The gesture symbolized the passing of the torch for many fans, as Simone Biles, the queen of gymnastics, hinted that Andrade was the upcoming queen of the sport.

“For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth,” once shared Mary Lou Retton, the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in Olympic gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Her statement stands true, as the Olympic stage is considered the pinnacle of the sports world. And on this stage, with seven Olympic medals, Simone Biles is considered the queen of gymnastics.

Despite three years passing since the last Olympics in Tokyo, where many believed it might have been Biles’ final appearance on the gymnastics floor, her unexpected comeback in 2023 has stirred anticipation. And now one question remains: Is Simone Biles competing in the Paris Olympics in 2024?

Simone Biles reveals her plans for Paris Olympics in 2024

During the 2023 “Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson” streaming on Peacock, Simone Biles candidly revealed her plans for Paris 2024. When Kenan Thompson inquired, “Will we see you in Paris?” The gymnastics phenom replied, “That’s the end goal. And I’ll be there regardless of if I’m on the floor or if I’m in the stands. I hope I’m on the floor.” And this is not the only time Biles has shared her plans for Paris 2024.

On December 18, 2023, Simone Biles opened up in the Incredible Women essay of 2023 for Porter, sharing, “Although I freak out a little at the beginning of every Olympic cycle, I’ll have to remind myself that I’m fine when the clock hits 2024”. Furthermore, in September 2023, Biles conveyed on the Today Show that competing in Paris “is the path that I would love to go.” While Simone Biles has not once but several times shared her massive interest in competing at the Olympic stage, what does 2024 present for Biles?

What does 2024 hold for the queen?

After a stellar 2023 season, Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast in history, with a total of 30 medals, including 23 gold medals and six all-around titles. However, there are still accolades within reach for Biles in 2024, such as an individual beam Olympic gold. At the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she came close and clinched bronze; however, the gold on the apparatus eluded the star, which she could aim for at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Additionally, she has the chance to earn an eighth Olympic medal and potentially more on the grand Olympic stage. Moreover, Biles may also compete in the World Championships in October 2024 to clinch the title again and even have another chance to redeem herself in the vault finals. As 2024 promises to be a massive year in sports, fans await with bated breath as she fights to secure her place at the Paris Olympics in 2024

Gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci was all praise for Simone Biles when the two met at the Laureus Sports Awards in Monaco.

Comaneci is one of the finest athletes the sport has seen to date, with nine Olympic medals to her name — five gold, three silver, and one bronze. She has also won four medals (two gold and two silver) at the World Championships along with a whopping 12 medals (nine gold, two silver, and one bronze) at the European Championships.

Biles is one of the modern gymnastics greats and is the most decorated American gymnast in history. She has won seven Olympic medals so far, putting her in the ninth spot on the all-time list.

When the two gymnasts of different generations crossed paths at the Laureus Sports Awards in Monaco, Comaneci spoke highly of Biles, stating that she enjoys watching the Ohio-born athlete compete.

Later, Comaneci looked back at her own performance at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, where she became the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score (10.0) at the quadrennial event. She later received the perfect score six more times in the Canadian city, which saw her clinch a total of five medals at the event — three gold, one silver, and one bronze.

The Romania-born Oklahoma resident joked about how the digital display in Montreal wasn’t programmed to show a 10.0 score.

Simone Biles had laid siege upon the gymnastics throne since her comeback in 2023. With successive victories in the national and world championships, her coronation day draws near. However, before she is proclaimed once more as the gymnastics queen, Biles must acquire more hardware in Paris. While her final exultation awaits in the French metropolis a recent turn of events in the PMAC has elicited a smile from the legend.

Simone Biles trains in her family-owned gym in Texas alongside a group of young rising talents in the sport. Recently, during the LSU versus Ohio State meet, a fellow trainee-turned-Tiger brought a stellar victory for Olivia Dunne’s squad.

Simone Biles’ gymmate steals the show

The excitement for the No. 3 LSU Tigers gymnastics team usually stems from Olivia Dunne taking the mat. The social media sensation is a tumbling legend to boot with a number of mindblowing tricks and flips up her sleeves. However, during the Tigers’ battle with Ohio State on Friday evening, the spotlight was on a certain debutante. Amari Drayton who until very recently trained with the seven time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles at the World Champions Centre occupied the center stage with her exceptional performance. LSU Gymnastics felt convinced of her talent and hyped her debut performance with an X post. Captioning, “ALLOW US TO FORMALLY INTRODUCE AMARI DRAYTON The freshman scores a 9.925!” the University posted a video of her impressive routine. Surprisingly, Simone Biles reposted the video on X and claimed her as one of her own.

Biles wrote, “that’s our girl 🥹💜🐯 so proud of you amari” to let everyone know of their kinship. LSU’s win came at a small margin with a total point of 196.975 against Ohio State’ 196.775. Amari Drayton was a contributing factor in this win but it was possible in the wake of a last minute shuffle.

Amari Drayton secures spot in surprising twist

The LSU Tigers had planned Kiya Johnson as the last gymnast for the floor routine. However, at the last moment she needed to drop her name out of the contention. The LSU coach then put Amari Drayton’s name up to replace her. As the anchor for the Tigers, Drayton secured 9.925 points in her debut performance.

Earlier KJ Johnson has scored 9.850 points on the floor. With Drayton’s high score, this was dropped from the leaderboard. With Amari Drayton’s score bolstering the total team score, the Tigers finished the championship with an all-time high score in any event.

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast to ever exist, recently shared with fans pictures of a thoughtful and sweet gift her husband Jonathan Owens gave her. The gift, which was bouquets of roses and other flowers, melted hearts everywhere.

For Biles and Owens, the past couple of weeks have been fairly busy. In an appearance on The Pivot Podcast on December 19, Owens made some comments, saying that he was the catch in the relationship, leaving the internet disgruntled.

What followed was a bunch of criticism, where the NFL player was called toxic and a ‘red flag”. However, Simone Biles was quick to clap back and defend her husband, posting a simple note on X saying, “Are y’all done yet,” and clarifying her thoughts on the matter.

Now, with her latest Instagram story, the Olympian has once again proved why she and Owens are the it couple. In the picture shared by the American, fans can see two enormous bouquets of red and white roses. There is even a woven basket full of pink and white chrysanthemums and lilies. Biles simply captioned the snap:

Renowned American gymnast Simone Biles has been named the Female Athlete of the Year by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) for the year 2023. The year was one to remember for the world’s most decorated gymnast.

Biles collected her sixth all-around title at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, held in October. In addition to this, the four-time Olympic champion, was a dominant force as she won gold medals in floor exercise, balance beam, and team events.

Owing to Biles’ achievements, the International Sports Press Association named her as their Female Athlete of the Year. The AIPS media recently announced the same on social media by stating:

Biles came in first place as she garnered 353 votes that accounted for 9.68 percent of the total votes. Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon finished behind her with a close 329 votes while Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati came third with 297 votes.

A panel of 405 sports journalists from 107 nations, who are members of the AIPS, made their decision by casting their votes. The AIPS was established in Paris in 1924 and is now based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Besides this, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes the AIPS.

The 26-year-old athlete made a return to the sport in June 2023 at the 2023 U.S. Classic gymnastics event, the 39th edition of the competition. Simone Biles clinched three gold medals in the all-around, balance beam, and floor exercise events at the competition.

This was her first competitive appearance since she withdrew from several events at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 to focus on her mental health, citing the “twisties” – a mental block condition the gymnasts’ experience.

If you’re anything like us, New Year’s Eve is not only a fun excuse to dress up and celebrate with all of your friends, but it’s a chance to admire the fashion sense of others. Social media is a veritable runway of epic festive fashion in the days following the evening of celebration, and we couldn’t be happier about it.

Among those who put their good fashion sense on display is Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. As it turns out, she’s much more than just an incredible force to be reckoned with in the gym—she’s an impressively stylish dresser, too.

The athlete rang in the New Year in appropriate fashion: dressed to the nines in her best floor-length gown. She wore a deep green strapless silk dress, fitted through the bodice with a full skirt. The record-breaking athlete paired the glamorous number with delicate diamond jewelry and a full head of beautiful curls.

“ringing in the new year 🤍🥂,” she captioned the carousel she posted from her classy weekend evening. Biles spent her New Year’s weekend celebrating the wedding of one of her friends. The event called for a stunning black tie outfit, and she certainly delivered.

In addition to the great dress, we have no doubt that the athlete’s celebrations were filled with aspirational plans for the year to come, including, of course, the 2024 Olympics in Paris. We fully expect the athlete to continue her mindful training regimen and compete for a spot on the squad.

Simone Biles might not mind her husband, Jonathan Owens’ repeatedly owning up to things that fall pretty much unbelievable to the internet world. Not just in the latest Pivot Podcast but previously Jonathan Owens admitted that he couldn’t get hold of the shadow Simone Biles cast over the sports arena for years. “I didn’t know who she was,” was his zeitgeist to the Texas Monthly in 2021. However, that couldn’t dim the relationship goals between the gymnastic superpower and NFL brute force. Rather, Simone Biles came up openly when there was any gloom over the Green Bay Packers’ lanky guy.

Jonathan Owens’ transmogrified avatar in return from injury 

On Sunday, January 1, Jonathan Owens chose the match against the Minnesota Vikings to glissade over Simone Biles’ expectation from the guy. In that evening, Owen railed four tackles on the opponent. Out of those three fiery attempts, three came in solo touch. Eventually, the Vikings appeared meek in front of the phantasmagoria the 28-year-old created in the court and lost by a scoreline of 33-10. The solo attempts were too heroic to be ignored by NFL grangousier, Jaleel Johnson. The defensive tackle later took to IG story to show his wonder in sentence, “IM JUST SAYING WE ALL SEE @jowens blowing up this year”. The satisfied safety guy of GBP could all do was share the story on his IG handle. Despite facing repeated complaints of decadence,

Jonathan Owens couldn’t let go of the belief of Simone Biles that she gathered on him when Owens remained sidelined due to his knee injury in the season. For the last five straight weeks this season, the fifth-year safety appeared in defensive attempts in the final squad. Rather, he shaded 54 solo tackles, adding to the 78 tackles in 16 matches for the GBP this season. That might help Simone Biles to forget his absence by her side on New Year’s Day.

The support from Simone Biles 

Simone Biles acknowledged that the distance between the couple was huge and in the 9-month marriage stint, the couple remained distant due to their sports commitments. But that couldn’t make the athlete complain about things. Rather, she often equaled herself with Owens’ situation, as both saw their upbringing in quite similar fashion. So when on January 1, Jonathan Owens was all about huddling against the Yellow jersey-giants, Simone Biles was all in her friend’s marriage party in NY.

Moreover, the perspicuity seen on her face on the day proved the ostentatious satisfaction the wife received from her hubby’s performance on the field. That quite proved the distinctive appearance of both sports stars who often exchange their personas for exercise.

September 8, 2023, rose to the occasion as an exuberant exception in Simone Biles’ daily to-do list. On that day, the 26-year-old gymnastic royalty took a break from her daily training schedule and threw herself into a night-long party. The special occasion hinted toward Simone Biles’ friend Rachel Moore’s bachelorette party. The pack couldn’t hold their reins of fun as Simone Biles posted an Instagram story, captioned “Let the bach begin,”. However, just in months’ difference, Simone appeared in a starkly different posture.

On New Year’s Eve, all Simone Biles could do was grab the warm bed and give her BFF a chance to loathe her. However, the exchanges of the Instagram stories made it a treat for fans.

Simone Biles posts an apology for her untimely mistake 

On January 1, Simone Biles took to her IG story to post an apology in replying to her BFF, Ali Tyler. It was the occasion for a marriage party on New Year’s Eve. But Simone couldn’t stay awake late and went to bed when it was 10:13 pm local time. Ali Tyler posted in her Instagram story by framing the sleeping beauty of Simone Biles. The caption gave out, “not this b***h inviting me to fly cross country for a NYE wedding only for her to be asleep before 10:30,”. The most decorated gymnast tried to calm down the situation by resharing the post in her IG story with the grieving, “I am soooooo sorry,” However, later Simone Biles posted a plethora of pictures of the day with Ali Tyler, captioning, “ringing in the new year”.

However, that was pretty much un-Bilesque. As Simone leaves few chances to spend time with her girl gang, her appearances in off-courts attest to that. Last time in Lambeau Field, Simone Biles appeared to cheer her husband, Jonathan Owens, the Green Bay Packers safety, in her girl gang. Even the NFL framed the entry moment of the pack in awe and posted it on X later. However, last night’s case might be a result of the regime Simone which the gymnast explained previously.

The grueling practice schedule 

As the Olympics is coming at the door, the practice schedule of Simone Biles heaves up. The athlete already possesses seven Olympic medals. However, this time, she would want to extend the tally. That needs a performance raise. Simone supported that view. So her training schedule has gone several inches up.

In an interview with Bustle in December 2023, she claimed, “I typically get up around 6:15 and let my dogs out, and then I start getting ready for practice. Practice starts at 7, so I have to be out the door by 6:45,” providing nooks and crannies of her daily routines. So that is the reason that has left her little time for her enjoyment in recent times. After all, it is the Paris Olympics year.