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“I think right now our dream honeymoon would be.” Stop. Let’s keep the rest of the part saved for later. Well, Simone Biles has been steady on her choice of honeymoon destination. She has an unwavering liking for tropical places and if she ever could make a list of her honeymoon destinations, one such place would get the top position. She made it clear again and again. The statement mentioned earlier came from her last year in an interview given to Olympics.com.

In that exchange, Simone cast her vote for the French Polynesian island. However, it felt like she was just expressing her desire in front of her fans. At that time, she didn’t have the chance to pursue that desire. The reason? Both she and her husband, Jonathan Owens, had busy schedules. In February last year (when Biles gave that interview), she was scheduled to attend a national gymnastics camp. Meanwhile, Jonathan was concluding the NFL season. The mismatches in their schedules left them with no opportunity to go on their honeymoon. And don’t forget! The couple got married on April 22, 2023.

The news of their engagement was shared over a year earlier than that, on February 15, 2022. Still, they could not embark on their honeymoon for the following two to three years. But now it appears that the long wait is finally coming to an end. Are there any noteworthy updates?

On February 15, precisely three years following their engagement announcement, the couple boarded a flight. On that day, Simone posted two photos in her Instagram story to provide an update. In one photo, she was pictured with her husband in their apartment, with luggage in tow, prepared to embark on their journey. She captioned the snap with words like, “off to our honeymoon… 2 years later.” The next story showcased a snap taken from the flight voyaging through the white cloud. In the meantime, JO didn’t let go of the chance. He shared his wife’s snap in his Instagram story with a beautiful line, “On the road agaaaain.” Also, Simone shared exclusive photos from the Valentine’s Day celebration on her feed to tease her fans. But can you guess their honeymoon destination?

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens

 

It should be Bora Bora. Remember the hint of the French Polynesian island shared earlier? It was about that only. But how could we be so sure about it? Well, two references might work. First, the interview mentioned earlier, the one with Olympics.com. In that interaction, Simone said, “We would really love to go to Bora Bora and just relax there.” Another one came in 2022, right after she engaged with Owens. What specifically did she disclose during that time?

The evidence came in Biles’ Instagram story. It might have been a part of a Q&A series between Simone and her fans. There, Simone shared her vote for Bora Bora. She, in fact, claimed, “Still in the process of solidifying wedding plans/details. So we haven’t gotten to honeymoon…I’ve always wanted to go to Bora Bora though!” Do we need any more light on the gymnast’s preferred honeymoon destination? Perhaps not. But there was another name in the preferred list of honeymoon destinations. Fortunately, she traveled there a few weeks ago. So here goes another guessing game: can you guess the place?

Simone Biles is fulfilling her wishes one at a time 

While conversing with Olympics.com, Simone Biles threw another name as her preferred place to find an exact gateway. It was about a continent. “I feel like two to three weeks in Europe”, the seven-time Olympic champion opened up about her choices. The comments were made in the early months of 2024, and Simone had to wait several additional months to achieve her desire. In January of this year, Simone and Jonathan Owens traveled to Switzerland to enjoy their time off.

Two years into their marriage, the holiday trip gave them a special chance to spend time together. As expected, the veteran gymnast’s emotions were stirred. In an attempt to share the depth of it, overjoyed Simone posted, “Good Morning Switzerland.” She accompanied the good wish with a scenic picture of Switzerland. With Jonathan, she loved every bit of it, enjoying her time strolling on the streets without caring for the public’s eyes or comments. Now, almost after a month, the couple is on their honeymoon trip to the place they love most. Hasn’t Simone Biles been living her best life recently?

She’s fast. She’s confident. She’s bold. She’s audacious. She’s a woman. She’s Black. That’s what I love about Sha’Carri Richardson, who has been on the path to becoming one of the most dominant sprinters in the world for years. She became an overnight sensation on June 19 after winning the 100-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, and then just as swiftly, she was put on a one-month suspension and was no longer able to compete in the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana.

During the Olympic Trials, I had no doubt that Richardson was going to win the 100-meter finals—it was just a matter of by how much. When I watched her fly through the finish line in 10.86 seconds, with beautiful form, I was in awe. It wasn’t because she made it look effortless, but it was because I saw how unapologetic Richardson is about the way she moves through the world. And as a Black woman, that moment meant the world to me.

While Jonathan Owens’ NFL season ended early, Simone Biles has things continuously going on for her. Remember the inaugural Simone Biles International Invitational back in 2018? It included 15 sessions with multiple levels and the young participants also received Biles Invitational leotards and signed posters. In fact, the demand for the meet was so high that they had to cut off the registrations. The whole thing was spearheaded by Nellie Biles.

“I just hope that Simone is an inspiration to the young gymnasts,” the mother said. “I just hope that what she says, the way she carries herself, the work she puts into the sport–that they themselves know it’s not easy.” Cut to 2025, they hosted the eighth Biles International Invitational.

It happened in Houston, Texas, from January 31 to February 2, drawing gymnasts from all over to the George R. Brown Convention Center. The event hosted by Biles’ family-owned World Champions Centre is more than just a meeting; it is a platform for young talent to shine and has become a key fixture since 2018, which draws over 2,000 female gymnasts, many aiming to follow in Biles’ legendary footsteps. Biles wrote on Instagram:

“Hosted our 8th annual Biles International Invitational 🤍 I’ll forever be grateful to have this opportunity! Congrats to all the gymnasts that came out to compete & good luck the rest of season! Keep killing it! thanks to all the volunteers & my family who came out to help run the event!”

The 4-foot-8 gymnast has amassed 11 Olympic medals to go with 30 World Championships medals. But beyond the medals, the mission of uplifting the sport is one that is close to her heart. Here is a list of the Simone Biles International Invitational’s previous events and their location:

  • 2018: World Champions Centre
  • 2019: Two Hotels in Greenspointe
  • 2020: NRG Arena
  • 2021: Competititve Edge
  • 2022: George R. Brown Convention Center
  • 2023: George R. Brown Convention Center
  • 2024: George R. Brown Convention Center

Back in 2017, she told PEOPLE: “A big focus for me right now is inspiring the next generation of female athletes to dominate in sports like just men, which we honestly proved at the Olympics when women overall picked up more medals than men. Because once you are in the spotlight you need to use that momentum.” That’s exactly what she is doing with the Simone Biles International Invitational.

What’s interesting is Biles’ post about the eighth annual Biles International Invitational came after a much-needed vacation with husband Jonathan Owens. They had gone to Switzerland for some quiet time and as the plane landed, Biles wrote, “Good Morning Switzerland,” on social media.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens

While the gymnast looks forward to newer chapters in her life, some pieces of her Olympic journey remain right where she left them!!

Simone Biles admits she has yet to unpack her 2024 Olympics suitcase!

The 7-time- Olympic gold medalist recently shared a candid moment on her Instagram story, which revealed that she still hasn’t unpacked one of her suitcases from the Paris Olympics. The blue baggage, left unzipped, showed a white U.S.A. sweatshirt, a blue backpack, and gray sweatpants, with a pair of white sneakers resting nearby.

I’m truly ashamed to admit that I still have not unpacked one of my suitcases from the Olympics,” Biles wrote over the image, adding that it was full of “all clean clothes.”

The story came just weeks after she revealed another lingering piece of her Olympic past—her so-called “forbidden Olympics closet.” But it’s not just a closet; it’s a space filled with memories, emotions, and reminders of the highs and lows of her storied career.

Biles opened up about the room in her Sports Illustrated cover story, explaining that she and her husband, Jonathan Owens, have repurposed a rarely used guest room to store her Team USA gear from the Tokyo Olympics. It’s a place she rarely visits, but when Owens is away, she sometimes finds herself sifting through the leotards, pins, and other keepsakes—often ending in tears.

Tokyo 2020 was meant to be the pinnacle of her career, but instead, it became the stage for one of her most challenging moments. Biles had to pull out of several events because of the twisties. She made headlines for putting her mental health first. This experience was hard but also changed her. In Paris 2024, she came back stronger. Despite a calf injury, she won three gold medals and one silver.

‘Humble enough to know when to be done’: Simone Biles reveals why she might skip the 2028 Olympics — here are some things to consider before vaulting into retirement

Simone Biles has built her career on pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible in gymnastics. Yet, there’s one question she still can’t answer with certainty: will she compete at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?

While fans continue to speculate, the decision to retire is not as simple as stepping off the balance beam. For Biles, it’s about weighing her future — both in and out of the gym — figuring out if another Olympic run fits into the picture of her life and career.

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“I’ve accomplished so much, there’s almost nothing left to do, rather than to just be snobby and to try again, and for what? I’m at a point in my career where I’m humble enough to know when to be done,” she told Sport Illustrated in an interview published in January.

With 11 Olympic medals — seven of them gold — the gymnast’s achievements are undeniable. But even with such success, knowing when to walk away is never easy. Whether you’re a professional athlete or considering retiring from your 9-to-5 job, decisions can feel anything but straightforward. However, taking the time to weigh a few factors can make the transition to the next chapter a bit smoother.

Simone Biles’ impact isn’t just about breaking records or the skills named after her. It’s about changing sport for future generations.

By now, you’ve read countless times that gymnast Simone Biles is the sport’s greatest of all time—the GOAT. She’s performed at a level that no one else before her has. In fact, four gymnastic skills are named after her and she has 24 world championship medals (19 of them gold) and five Olympic medals to her name. But her impact goes beyond the record books—she’s transforming gymnastics for future generations.

On July 27, Biles surprised the world by withdrawing from the women’s gymnastics team competition finals during the Tokyo Games, and a day later she made the decision to withdraw from the individual all-around competition as well. In part, the legacy that will follow Biles’s decision to step back from these events starts with the fact that she decided to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to begin with. In 2018, Biles wrote in an Instagram post that she was one of the survivors of sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, the former doctor for U.S.A. Gymnastics who was convicted for his crimes, and she has cited this as a core reason for returning to gymnastics’ biggest stage.

“I just feel like everything that happened [with the sex abuse scandal], I had to come back to the sport to be a voice, to have change happen because I feel like if there weren’t a remaining survivor in the sport, they would’ve just brushed it to the sides,” she said in an interview on Today with Hoda Kotb. “I knew I had more to give to the sport for myself, and I felt like I had a purpose and now I feel like I do and it’s to be a voice for the younger generation.”

She’s doing this in two key ways. First, as a mentor to younger teammates. There are countless examples of Biles leading with compassion and support, from her fixing her 15 year-old teammate Zoe Miller’s hair to her staying to cheer her teammates on in the Olympic finals after she withdrew from the event. However, one example in particular that shows true leadership is her relationship with fellow Team U.S.A. member Jordan Chiles. Chiles quickly ascended to become one of the best gymnasts for the US, placing second in the all-around competition at the 2017 US National Championships, and third at a World Cup event a year later, but she didn’t perform as well that same summer in competitions. In an interview with ESPN, she shared how she felt like “a nobody,” questioning why she even participated in the sport to begin with.

Biles stepped in and encouraged her to stick it out, inviting Chiles to train alongside her at her home gym in Texas. The advice and support from Biles and the sisterhood that they developed played a large part in Chiles’s happiness in the sport—not to mention the fact that she made the 2020 Olympic team. Of her relationship with her younger teammates, Biles said in an interview with NBC Sports at the 2021 US Championships, “It’s meant the world, especially having the younger ones to kind of guide through the way. I’ve been here for so long, so to be a mentor has meant everything to me.”

Simone Biles

Seeing Biles in action is inspiring for young athletes, especially young Black girls. Representation is important, particularly in a sport that isn’t accessible to all because of barriers such as finances. If someone has gotten over that hurdle (and others that exist), they can sometimes be faced with the daily reminder that, when you look around, you don’t see many others who look like you.

By pushing the limits and executing skills no one has ever done before—even when she isn’t fairly rewarded for these feats—by displaying confidence (prime example: her goat leotard), by using her voice and platform, she’s changing the landscape of sport, and she’s showing everyone that you can play by your own terms, maintain your values, and still be successful.

On Tuesday, after withdrawing from the gymnastics team final, she made a clear statement to her young teammates that being a mentor and leader means first and foremost trusting those around you. “Today it’s like, you know what, no, I don’t want to do something stupid and get hurt,” she told the New York Times. “And it’s just not worth it, especially when you have three amazing athletes that can step up to the plate and do it.”

Next, and more broadly perhaps, Biles is setting an example for how to navigate in a world filled with constant pressure to succeed. Following the team qualifying round on July 25, Biles posted to Instagram, “I truly do feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders at times. I know I brush it off and make it seem like pressure doesn’t affect me but damn sometimes it’s hard.” It was a harbinger of things to come: She would later confirm that her reason for leaving the team competition was her mental health.

To pull out of the team competition and put her mental and emotional well-being first displays strength. To step back and acknowledge that she isn’t okay and that her well-being is the most important thing—not a gold medal, not sponsorships—is powerful. She’s aware of the influence that comes with the job and she’s using it to elicit long-term change in sport and beyond.

Like fellow athletes such as Naomi Osaka, Michael Phelps, and Kevin Love, Biles speaking openly about her mental health gives real agency to the idea that we can win in ways that don’t require a gold medal. What’s more, in pulling out of the competition, Biles also sets forth a new template for what women’s sport can be if, instead of putting the weight of the world on the shoulders of some, we create a world where healthy competition exists for all. That’s where her legacy lives on forever.

Simone Biles might be the GOAT of gymnastics. However, her greatness comes with a bit of personal sacrifice. Ever since her marriage with Jonathan Owens, Biles could not find enough leisure to spend some quality time with Owens. Right after her marriage, the 27-year-old was busy preparing herself for her redemption tour in Paris.

Once the Paris journey came to a conclusion, Biles immediately hopped on to the Gold Over America Tour. However, in order to express her support for her beau, Biles often found time to take a flight to see Owens in action. But that was never enough for Biles. Soon after the conclusion of the Gold Over America Tour, Biles made it clear that she could not wait to go home and meet up with her husband.

She confessed, “I’m really excited to go home, which will now be Chicago, and just spend time with my husband because as soon as we got married, we’ve been like long-distance the whole time and now I’m doing this tour. So, it’s like, When are we gonna see each other?”

Simone Biles celebrates Valentine’s Day in style

Simone Biles and Jonathan owens

Thankfully, after enduring a hectic schedule, the duo can finally enjoy each other’s company. And with Valentine’s week going on, the lovebirds are surely looking cupid-struck. Simone Biles posted a couple of stories on her Instagram showing off her Valentine’s Day celebration. In the first story, a complete package of Biles’ outfit could be seen.

It included dresses, shoes, earrings, perfume, and a vanity bag. All the items had a vibrant pinkish hue that gave out the Valentine’s vibe. What’s more? The 27-year-old also had a pair of fake eyelashes ready to make her look perfect on the special day. Next up, Biles posted one of the cutest presents that he got from his man, Jonathan Owens.

The picture portrayed a life-sized teddy bear that was white. It also had a bag of presents on its lap. There was also another bag that had the letter ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ imprinted on it. Other than that, Owens also gifted a bouquet of roses, which only added to the aesthetic value of the picture. But this is not the only lovey-dovey antics that the couple is enjoying at the moment.

Lost in each other’s company, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens have gone on a traveling spree at the moment. They started off things with their NYC getaway. Biles posted several pictures of themselves taking a stroll on the streets. Next, the couple went on a romantic vacation in Switzerland. Both Biles and Owens immersed themselves in the scenic beauty of the postcard country.

And that was not all. Owens only recently posted enjoying the beaches of Miami, Florida, with the love of his life. Guess what? The couple seems to be not done yet. In his latest Instagram story, Biles teased yet another outing. With the caption reading, “Off again, Houston—????” Although she chose to keep the destination secret, it is quite evident that Simone Biles is making the most of her off time with her beau.

Thus, as the couple enjoys themselves to the fullest, fans wonder how many more romantic vacations the duo will take before Owens’ NFL season begins.

Simone Biles Re-Wears Kate Spade Maritza Leopard Slingback Pumps at the 2025 California Conference For Women

Biles also wore the same silhouette while in attendance at Kate Spade New York’s Third Annual Global Summit on Women’s mental health back in 2024 while in New York.

Simone Biles sat down for an interview at the 2025 California Conference For Women held yesterday in San Jose, Calif. Biles spoke with Emmy-winning Host and reporter for NBC Sports Laura Britt about her impressive career moves thus far from boasting 11 Olympic medals to writing a New York Time’s best-selling autobiography.

The gymnast popped into a pair of leopard-printed slingback pumps from Kate Spade. Retailing for $258 via Saks Fifth Ave., the Maritza style included wild leather leopard-printed uppers accompanied by sharp pointed toes and sturdy slingback straps. Adjustable buckle closures situated the shoes in place while leather soles offered a non-slip feel.

The designer pair also included leather insoles embossed with Kate Spade’s logo in gold. Black boe accents offered the slingback a dainty finish. Finally, short and walkable 2.5-inch stiletto heels rounded out the set. Biles also wore the same silhouette while in attendance at Kate Spade New York’s Third Annual Global Summit on Women’s mental health back in 2024 while in New York.

Biles kept her ensemble neutral in comparison to her printed footwear. The athlete wore a gray cropped sweater partnered with tailored deep gray trousers. On the accessories front, Biles wore a slew of silver jewelry including some from Kate Spade.

Simone Biles

For formal occasions, she can be seen in strappy sandals, sky-high platforms, and peep-toe pumps by Christian Louboutin, Saint Laurent, Schutz and Badgley Mischka. Biles also holds a long-term partnership with Athleta, where she debuted her own line of performance wear. She is also a partner for the brand’s active and athleisure apparel.

2025 California Conference For Women is an annual one-day non-profit, non-partisan event bringing together thousands of professionals across all industries, levels, and backgrounds to provide practical advice and inspiration to accelerate career and personal development. This year’s keynote speakers include Simone Biles, Jane Fonda, Brittney Griner and Padma Lakshmi, among others.

Simone Biles knows how to make headlines. Whether it’s with her gravity-defying flips or unexpected social media pleas. Just back from her gymnastics meet, gymnastics’ living legend, Simone Biles, has made an urgent requirement through social media. And despite her 11 Olympic medals, she is still dominating the sport. But her life goes way beyond the sport.

And nobody can deny the fact that her husband, Jonathan Owens, always stands like a pillar. The football sensation always proves that even in a world of individual success, true partnership never takes a backseat. So, what’s Biles asking for now? Recently, Simone Biles took to her official ‘Threads’ account and requested the $20M brand. Any guesses? Let’s tell you without any suspense.

Bile posted about the request that reads, “Kat Von D, please, please, please bring back your Saint perfume.” It clearly shows how much she loves the perfume, especially the Saint flavor. Kendo Brands now owns the Kat Von D cosmetics brand, which has been relaunched as KVD Vegan Cosmetics. Fans are also supporting Biles in her request, while, as usual, a few point out the negative.

Fans are also in support of Biles bringing the perfume, and a few are saying that she doesn’t work there anymore. “She doesn’t own KVD anymore; ask Kendo Brands or Sephora,” one thread user commented. Some people don’t agree with the request. But Biles has a message for such people. Her reaction?

View on Threads

She responded, “Speaking of perfume, I need to know what you smell like! I’ve been curious forever, and since I sadly can’t sniff you in person, make my life easier and just tell me!” Biles is always known for her fashion, especially her customized dresses for her husband, Jonathan Owens for his football match. But she has a lot to do in her professional career.

Simone Biles has a gymnastics event all by her name; fascinating, right? The gymnastics meet is known as the Simone Biles Invitational—an event that inspires gymnasts all over the world. It was scheduled from February 2 to 4 in Houston, TX. When did the Biles Invitational start? It began in 2018, possibly inspired by Mary Lou Retton. After successfully hosting the event, Biles shows her token of thanks.

She posted a few images on Instagram and wrote, “Hosted our 8th annual Biles International Invitational. I’ll forever be grateful to have this opportunity! Congrats to all the gymnasts that came out to compete, & good luck the rest of the season! Keep killing it! Thanks to all the volunteers & my family who came out to help run the event.” One of the pictures was with Mr. Biles, and why not? He has always been her supporter.

Simone Biles’ husband is always up to support her

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens

Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles may be powerhouses in their respective sports, but they never miss a chance to support each other. While Biles dazzled at the Biles Invitational, Owens was right there, cheering her on. His being at her events has been the source of mutual support and encouragement, evidence that the two of them are carrying on their fulfilling relations despite their individual career aspirations.

A perfect example? Owens left his NFL training camp to support Biles at the Paris Olympics, a rare and selfless move for an athlete in a demanding sport. The Chicago Bears granted him special permission, acknowledging how much it meant to him to be by Biles’ side during one of the biggest moments of her career.

Biles never hesitates to return the love. She often shares heartfelt posts celebrating Owens’ football success, proving that while they may dominate different fields, they’re always each other’s biggest fans. Biles also showed her support many times for her love of life. The most recent one was through her Instagram post on January 26, and the caption says it all.

It reads, “Will support my man till the very end. Proud of you, 36!” Even though success is mostly thought of as a one-man show, Biles and Owens serve as a vivid example that the most durable base is not made from medals or contracts—it is made through the demonstration of love, loyalty, and the presence of one another, again and again.

And now Biles is all set to defend her crown of being the best. And her husband is right there to support her. So are you excited? Because we surely are.

Simone Biles Drops Major Laurent Landi Confession as Ex-Coach Shares Career Update Weeks After Leaving Her Parents’ Gym

“We don’t interfere with this, we just got in relation with the therapist, but uh just scheduling and stuff like that mainly.” It was the mature decision taken by Laurent and Cecile Landi that paved the way for Simone Biles’ seamless return to the gymnastics mat. She accomplished great things at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, silencing the critics who had shown no compassion towards her following her exit from the Tokyo Olympics due to her twisties. Since then, a lot of things have happened in the world of gymnastics, especially in Simone’s life. But nothing could change the mutual respect and the positive feelings between her and Landis. Once more, evidence of it has emerged. But before moving to the major story, let’s recollect a few things.

Where would Laurent Landi join? The question had been taking rounds in the gymnastics community in the last two months. Notably, Simone Biles‘ former coach left his former workplace World Champions Centre on December 10. After his wife Cecile’s goodbye to the gymnastics facility, it was his turn to move away from there. And his departure raised the question, as he hadn’t made anything clear on his work details since then. Although, previously, there had been a few different storylines. Such as?

First, Cecile was scheduled to join Georgia Gymnastics after the Paris Olympics, breaking her ties with WCC. She did that as per the contract. However, the words claimed that Laurent would stay back in Houston for one more year because of the couple’s daughter’s educational purpose, and he would follow his wife after that. Well, now you know how things have been different. But talking about mutual respect, it is far from taking any different route. Here is an example.

On February 12, Simone Biles shared an Instagram story. It was to celebrate Laurent’s legacy. And how did it come? Well, in her story, Simone added the clap emojis and wrote, “Laurent is a gym god!!!!!!” But what special did the post hold? Actually, Simone shared a snapshot of Laurent’s social media post framing him with the budding gymnasts in Legacy Gymnastics in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. And she is not the only one to celebrate Laurent’s current role.

On the same day, Cecile gave a shout-out to her husband’s role. While sharing the same social media post on her Instagram story, the co-head coach of Georgia Gymnastics wrote, “1st one [clap and arm flexing emoji].” The geographical distance between the three towering figures failed to overpower the bond and the mutual respect. But is it Laurent Landi’s permanent job?

The US Gymnastics Hall of Fame coach seemed to have a memorable time among the gymnasts who are on their initial steps in the sport. But nothing concrete on his job has come out yet. However, the post was enough for the fans, giving them a chance to watch Simone, Cecile, and Laurent in the same gymnastics story. The trio’s story has a few more shared instances away from WCC’s mat.

Simone Biles
Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after performing in the floor exercise during the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Simone Biles holds a large place in her coaches’ heart 

Imagine Simone Biles with her former coaches in the iconic Stegeman Coliseum! Hard to imagine the former UCLA gymnast in a rival camp, right? But Simone took the extra step in January this year. She attended GymDogs’ opening match this season and shared a few memorable times on the sidelines. And guess who had been the chief architect behind shaping the scene? Cecile Landi! Also, she was the one to bring Laurent Landi in the same frame. Meanwhile, the memorable day witnessed the trio posing together in the middle of the arena, sharing smiles once again. Seriously! The most decorated gymnast had her time with her two favorite people that day. The feeling was surely the same for the Landis.

They consider the Olympian as someone placed above the best. Especially for Laurent, Simone isn’t human. Rather, in his appearance in the Call Her Daddy podcast, Laurent said, “In the world of gymnastics, she’s an alien. Let’s put it this way.” His accolades were for Simone’s extraordinary skills on the mat. Now, if you follow closely, Biles’ satisfaction with Laurent is about how perfect a coach he has been. A scintillating story, isn’t it?

Simone Biles can really do it all — gymnastics and get glammed up.

Biles, 27, was announced as Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year on Thursday, January 2, and looked as chic as ever in her cover shoot. From snakeskin getups to sheer dresses, her sartorial style shined through.

In one shot, Biles, who was styled by Kesha McLeod, proved that she stays on top of current trends while rocking a pair of silver sequin booty shorts by Retrofête. Biles made sure fans got a glimpse of her toned legs by pairing the glittery shorts with scrappy Giuseppe Zanotti heels. The gymnast tied her outfit together with a fitted black SER.O.YA bodysuit and Effy Jewelry diamond rings.

Biles, who is known to rock a full face of makeup on and off the beam, donned a full beat for her shoot, thanks to Deja Blackwell. Her makeup included long lashes, filled-in eyebrows, a touch of eyeshadow, blushed cheeks and glossy lips. Her highlighted hair was styled by Justin Revenge and parted down the middle and styled in bouncy curls.

 Simone Biles

Photographed by Shaniqwa Jarvis, Biles looked sexy in a snakeskin ensemble featuring a textured silhouette and thumbholes. Biles accessorized with hoop earrings for the image, and a funky brown-and-white nail design.

Elsewhere in her photo shoot, Biles looked extra glamorous in a sheer plunging halter bodysuit and structured skirt by David Kona. The piece featured a pleated design that snatched at her was it, a wired rum and more see-through fabric that cascaded down her legs.

While chatting with Sports Illustrated, Biles opened up about competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics after dropping out of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, sharing, “You kind of have to go up there and tell yourself, I’m a boss ass bitch.”

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During the Olympics, Biles earned three gold medals and one silver medal, making her the most decorated gymnast in history.