Simone Biles dominated 2024, winning three more gold medals at the Paris Olympics, adding to her total of seven.

While she won’t win an Olympic gold medal this year, she’s off to a pretty good start to 2025. Earlier this year she traveled with husband Jonathan Owens to South Africa for their honeymoon where they spent nearly two weeks on safari. Just a few weeks later, Biles joined Tom Brady’s Religion of Sports, a production company, as one of the board of directors.

“Whether I like it or not, I’ve been around the entertainment space for basically my whole professional career. If you asked me when I was younger, I wanted to be a nurse. I wanted to help people. I wanted to be out in the community,” she said at the time.

“I feel like this is such a unique way to still be in the community, to give back, to tell people stories in a positive manner, in a beautiful way. I’m always around it, always in it, so why not give other people the platform?”

Biles wasn’t quite done with her travels, though, and shared an update with a carousel of photos on Instagram. “just checking in 🤎,” she said in the caption of the post that contained 13 photos from her recent recent travels.

Simone Biles’ Surprise Plan for Teammate Falls Apart While She’s Left Stunned by Unexpected Road Trip Sighting

“I just lost $200 to…,” Simone Biles posted in August 2023. It had been nearly two years since she watched her teammate defy gravity, crush the uneven bars, and—true to her word—drop into an unexpected dance celebration on the mat. Simone, ever the competitor, had screamed with pride, but when the adrenaline cooled, she was left $200 lighter. She couldn’t believe she’d lost the bet. “Never again,” she had vowed silently. Now, in 2025, the time has come. Simone was ready. The plan? Epic. The execution? Flawless. The element of surprise? Impeccable. So, was she successful?

Simone knew her gymnastics mate was clever. Pulling this off wouldn’t be easy. But she had an ace up her sleeve: she had been quietly plotting the ultimate surprise visit to Zoe Miller’s gymnastics camp at LSU—the Tigers’ den in Baton Rouge. The plan? Simple: 1. Secretly book the trip. 2. Sneak into town without a trace. 3. Shock Zoe at her camp with the ultimate ‘gotcha’ moment. But there was one tiny flaw in the blueprint. Biles had underestimated her opponent’s sharpness—and the power of social media.

Somewhere on her sneaky road trip to Baton Rouge, Simone posted a seemingly innocent Instagram story. It showed her crossing a bridge, with the caption: “road trip [eye emoji].” She figured it was vague enough—just a casual travel update. Surely, Zoe wouldn’t connect the dots. Wrong. So very wrong!

Unbeknownst to Simone, Zoe was already on high alert. Whether by sixth sense or sheer coincidence, Zoe happened to check Simone’s live location just 45 minutes before the surprise was meant to unfold. And there it was—the giveaway. The map revealed a tiny dot labeled “Simone Biles” crawling suspiciously close to Baton Rouge. And Simone’s cover? Blown!

And you can guess the next line of events. Well, when Simone arrived, she got to know about her cover being blown. Meanwhile, she posted a selfie with Zoe on the sidelines of Death Valley, LSU’s iconic Tiger Stadium. The caption read, “tried to surprise her but she happened to check my location 45 mins out 😂.” Busted. Completely. The kicker?

Still, despite the failed surprise, the moment was golden. The two friends reunited at Zoe’s stomping grounds. Simone might have lost the element of surprise, but she definitely won the day with friendship, nostalgia, and maybe—just maybe—the spark of a new bet. But there was still something waiting to shock her.

Simone Biles was left in surprise by something on the campus

Simone Biles had seen plenty of jaw-dropping sights in her career—gravity-defying routines, Olympic podiums, and world records shattered. But during her 2025 trip to Baton Rouge, she came face-to-face with something truly wild: Mike the Tiger.

While visiting her longtime friend Zoe Miller at LSU, the 11-time Olympic medalist made a detour to Mike the Tiger’s habitat on North Stadium Drive. And let’s just say—she was not prepared for what she saw. The massive, majestic what looked like a Bengal tiger—the only live tiger living on a college campus in the U.S.—prowled his lush, massive habitat with regal ease. Simone must have been wide-eyed with amazement as she stood by the viewing area, trying to process the sight of a full-grown tiger casually living at a university. Her reaction?

Pure awe. Simone quickly took to her Instagram story, capturing the moment with the caption: “this is wiiiillldddd, a whole tiger living on campus 🤯.” Touché. Simone may have lost the element of surprise on Zoe, but she definitely didn’t see Mike coming. What do you call it? Another bingo was scored by Zoe while the LSU campus remained the partner in crime. The choice is yours. However, Zoe had hit another shot recently.

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles was left in awe during her recent trip to Louisiana State University when she came face-to-face with an unusual campus resident: Mike the Tiger.

The gymnastics superstar shared her astonishment on social media after spotting the university’s live tiger mascot.

“This is wiiiillldddd, a whole tiger living on campus,” Biles posted on her Instagram Stories, along with a photo of the tiger relaxing in its enclosure.

Biles, known for her legendary performances in gymnastics, made the trip to Baton Rouge to surprise her close friend and LSU gymnast Zoe Miller.

However, her well-intentioned surprise didn’t go exactly as planned, as Miller’s Apple inadvertently spoiled it by alerting her to Biles’ location.

Rather than her usual air travel, Biles opted for a road trip from her home in Houston to Baton Rouge. While on campus, she fully embraced the LSU experience, with her encounter with Mike the Tiger becoming a highlight of the trip.

Biles’ visit came just after she and her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, attended the final days of Rodeo Houston 2025. The couple embracing their Texas roots, dressed in cowboy-inspired outfits and enjoyed the festivities.

Simone Biles has changed up her look and seems to be loving it.

Olympic champion Simone Biles just debuted a new hairstyle and it seems to suit her well. She debuted the new look in an Instagram Story and declared, “bob is back & in business.”

As People shared, Biles also showed off her hair in a similar style in November 2024. More recently, however, she had long, blonde braids. She wore the braids throughout her honeymoon to South Africa and her recent birthday celebration.

The selfies Biles shared via her Instagram Stories showing off her new bob revealed she had it styled in loose curls. One picture showed her sitting in a chair as a makeup artist gave her a glam look.

Simone Biles captured the world’s attention during the 2024 Paris Olympics. She played a crucial role in helping Team USA win gold and became the first woman to ever win the all-around title in non-consecutive Olympics.

After winning three golds and one silver medal, Biles returned home as the most-decorated gymnast, male of female, in U.S. history. Following her devastating run at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to her dominant performance in Paris, the 27-year-old was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year in January.

Simone Biles shared shocking bill she received at Paris nightclub after buying just one bottle of champagne

Olympics great Simone Biles shared details of the shocking amount that a nightclub tried to charge her for a bottle of champagne after Paris 2024.

Team USA legend Biles cemented herself as one of the greatest athletes of all time at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after taking home three gold medals and one silver, becoming the oldest Olympic all-around champion at age 27.

Following her success in Paris, Biles became the most successful US gymnast of all time with an astonishing total of 11 Olympic medals and, of course, she wanted to celebrate her achievements in the famous nightclubs of Paris.

However, the Olympian later revealed that her time sampling Paris’ nightlife wasn’t as positive as she had hoped, as one club tried to charge her a breathtaking amount for a bottle of champagne after the Olympic closing ceremony.

The American gymnast Simone Biles and her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens are having the most amazing time during their holiday on African soil. 

The couple recently travelled across the world where they spent a week in the African bush, making memories on Safari while embracing all that nature has to offer during their honeymoon in South Africa. 

Taking to Instagram, the couple shared that one of the main reasons why they selected South Africa as their destination of choice, was because of Jonathan’s big love for animals and wildlife and wanted to come experience what it was like going on a real-life safari. 

But while their time in the bush had come to an end, it was now time for luxury. The happy weds are currently in Cape Town where they took time to explore several tourist attractions from exploring the City through a bird’s eye view in a helicopter to visiting one of the seven wonders of the world – Table Mountain. 

Despite being accustomed to the leather strapped ball used in the NFL, Jonathan recently had the opportunity to become familiar with one of the country’s top sports – rugby. 

During their visit to the famous Boulder’s Beach where they were warmly welcomed by penguins, locals later offered the couple the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the game by teaching them how to pass a rugby ball. 

Other famous attractions include exploring the Cape Winelands and going horseback riding. 

Simone Biles Drops 4-Word Message as Clemson Tigers’ Gymnast Performs the Biles First Time in NCAA History

How often does gymnastics witness a moment so groundbreaking that even Simone Biles takes notice? Not often. It took first in NCAA history! What? The Biles I, one of the sport’s hardest skills, was attempted and landed flawlessly. Yes! Under the Friday night lights, history was rewritten. The Clemson crowd held its breath as a Tigers gymnast sprinted down the runway, launched into the air, and stuck the impossible. A skill so rare that only four women had ever completed it. But now, college gymnastics had a new groundbreaker—and the GOAT herself had something to say!

That trailblazer? Brie Clark. The Clemson redshirt junior delivered the performance of her life at Littlejohn Coliseum, leaving the crowd in awe in a dominant win over Texas Woman’s University and the University of New Hampshire. Biles, who first performed the skill over a decade ago, doesn’t hand out praise lightly. But seeing Clark land it flawlessly in a NCAA meet for the first time in 12 long years? That deserved a response! Simone Biles took to Instagram story to share the video and her caption wrote: “I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT (clap emoji)”.

And yes, Biles knows a thing or two about it! She was just a teenager—fresh off her first national title—when she stunned the world at the 2013 World Championships. That night, she soared across the floor, twisting through the air with a double layout that ended in a blind half-turn. The move was so daring, so technically brilliant, that it earned a name of its own.

What makes The Biles I so terrifying? Unlike a regular double layout, where gymnasts rotate twice before landing, this version demands something extra—a half-twist added while still in the second flip. That means Clark wasn’t spotting the floor until the very last millisecond. One miscalculation? A crash landing. One hesitation? Disaster.

Yet, when Brie Clark launched into the skill, there was no doubt. She twisted, she flipped, and when her feet hit the mat? Perfection. History in Collegiate Gymnastics and 5 overall to do so after Simone Biles, Trinity Thomas (USA), Hillary Heron (PAN), and London Phillips (USA).

Five iconic Gymnastics elements that bear Simone Biles’ name

There’s something special about a gymnast pushing the limits of human possibility, defying gravity, and stamping their name into history—literally. Simone Biles has done that not once, not twice, but five times! Five skills across different events have her name on them, a feat that strengthens her as the GOAT. But what makes these skills so special? And how did she get them?

Biles I (Floor Exercise)

It was 2013. A 16 year old Simone Biles stepped onto the world stage, a newbie to many but already a big deal. Then she did something no one had ever seen before—soared through a double layout, twisted mid air, and landed with precision. The crowd gasped, the judges took note, and they forever named the skill the Biles I.

A double layout with a half twist on the second flip; this was her signature—power, control, and innovation. It was the first skill to bear her name, but as history would prove, it was just the beginning.

Biles I (Vault)

Fast forward to 2018. Biles, already a legend, debuted a new vault at the World Championships. This vault starts with a roundoff on the springboard, a half-twist before mounting, and finishes with a front somersault, double twist. The judges took note. The world took note. It was given a difficulty rating of 6.4, tying it with the Produnova as the second-most difficult vault in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics.

Biles (Balance Beam)

The balance beam is where gymnasts show their grace under pressure. But Biles? She turned it into a show. she did a skill that looked almost impossible—a double twisting double salto dismount, the hardest beam dismount ever done at the time. Biles first unveiled this skill in 2019 before performing it at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials. According to USA Today, she no longer competes the Biles beam due to its low scoring value. FIG’s decision to assign an H difficulty rating sparked controversy, with many arguing it was undervalued.

Biles II (Vault)

What’s harder than a Yurchenko vault? A Yurchenko double pike—a move so dangerous no woman had ever attempted it. Until Simone Biles. At the 2021 US Classic, she surprised the world by completing this impossible skill. Two pike flips after launching off the vault? Unthinkable—until she did it. She made history again in 2023 when she landed it at the World Championships and officially put her name on the hardest vault in women’s gymnastics.

The luxurious South African safari has ended for Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens. In the last several weeks, the couple was seen on the jungle safari, in the sand-filled regions, and among the locals. In one such moment, Jonathan witnessed something remarkable. He saw Simone giving motherly love to an orphan in an orphanage. For a moment, the time shifted to the early days when the gymnast had a difficult time in her foster house and she had no one to take care of her. However, during their delayed honeymoon, the couple experienced another uncommon thing.

On February 28, Jonathan shared two clips on his Instagram story. Those uploads had one thing in common: the presence of a snowy background and huge mountains. Furthermore, in the clip, the fans had the chance to watch ski racers coming down the slope. The NFL safety captioned the clip with words, “Feel like I’m watching hot tub Time Machine lol.” However, Simone shared a clip almost similar to Jonathan’s one. It also had amateur ski racers coming down the slope.