Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade, and Mondo Duplantis to attend 2025 Laureus Awards in Madrid

The Laureus World Sports Awards celebrate their 25th anniversary with a ceremony in Madrid featuring legends from several sports.

Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade, and Mondo Duplantis are among Paris 2024 Olympic champions who have joined the growing list of stars set to attend the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.

World tennis No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, will also be at the iconic Palacio de Cibeles, where the Awards are being hosted for the second consecutive year, joining Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam winner and five-time Laureus World Sportsman of the year who had previously confirmed his attendance.

Olympic gymnastics legend Biles is a nominee for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award alongside US and Australian Open winner Sabalenka, while Brazil’s Andrade is in the running for the World Comeback of the Year trophy.

“Receiving my first Laureus Award from Nadia Comăneci, in 2017 is still one of my most cherished memories and this event is incredibly special to me,” Biles said in an interview with Laureus.

“I’m excited to be in Madrid with everyone to celebrate so many amazing achievements as well as the wonderful work that Laureus does. The Nominees in every single category are so inspiring to me and I’m extremely proud to stand alongside so many others who competed at the top of their sport in 2024.”

Duplantis, who broke his own pole vault world record twice last year, is among the nominees for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, along with Four-time tennis Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz.

The event will be held on Monday, April 21.

Simone Biles Drops Six Words Message as NBA Game Date With Jonathan Owens Turns Special

How does one person pack a honeymoon, a prestigious award nomination, a girls’ trip, a milestone birthday, and a college visit into a single month? Ask Simone Biles—she’s making it look effortless. Simone kicked off the month with a long-overdue South African honeymoon, sharing jaw-dropping pics of safaris and scenic helicopter rides. Hot on its heels came a nomination for Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year—because, of course, the GOAT doesn’t slow down. The 28-year-old gymnastics superstar has been on a whirlwind lately, and her latest move? Trading her packed schedule for a courtside date night with her husband, Jonathan Owens, that’s got everyone buzzing.

Simone, the 28-year-old gymnastics icon with a jaw-dropping 30 World Championship medals, has been a fixture on the NFL sidelines this season, cheering on her husband, Jonathan Owens, in his debut year with the Chicago Bears. From Thanksgiving showdowns against the Detroit Lions to the Bears’ final clash with the Green Bay Packers in January, she’s been his biggest fan. But once the football season wrapped, the couple jetted off to South Africa for a honeymoon that was equal parts adventure and Instagram gold. Think wildlife safaris, gourmet feasts, a helicopter ride, and stunning views from Table Mountain. Not a bad way to kick off married life, right?

Fast forward to this week, and the duo traded exotic landscapes for a buzzing NBA arena. Simone

For the uninitiated, Clutch the Bear isn’t just any mascot. Now in his 28th season with the Houston Rockets, this fuzzy fan-favourite is a local legend. Whether he’s hyping up the crowd at home games or popping up at community events around Houston, Clutch knows how to work a room—or an arena. And clearly, he’s won over Simone too. Her adorable shoutout to the “mini” version of Clutch (likely a plush toy or a pint-sized mascot moment) proves she’s got a soft spot for the little guy.

This isn’t just a story about a celebrity couple enjoying a night out—it’s a peek into how Simone and Jonathan balance their high-octane careers with a relationship that’s equal parts fun and supportive. From NFL sidelines to South African skies and now NBA courtside, they’re living proof that love and adventure go hand in hand.

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.