Taylor Swift salutes Olympic stars Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson and Katie Ledecky in new video
5 months ago

Taylor Swift salutes Olympic stars Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson and Katie Ledecky in new video

The Independent  

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Simone Biles and husband pose with expletive-laden Olympics-themed restaurant menu
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles and husband pose with expletive-laden Olympics-themed restaurant menu

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Simone Biles shares behind-the-scenes snaps of her downtime in Paris before jetting back to the US to reunite with Jonathan Owens
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles shares behind-the-scenes snaps of her downtime in Paris before jetting back to the US to reunite with Jonathan Owens

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles gave fans a peek inside her downtime in Paris, where she brought home an impressive medal haul at the 2024 Olympics. Simone Biles gave fans a peek inside her downtime in Paris, after the Olympic Games 'From paris with love,' Biles captioned a series of Instagram snaps this week Biles also looked gleeful as she struck a pose …

Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight
5 months ago

Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight

Associated Press  

PARIS — Every single thing Simone Biles has done at the Paris Olympics has been spotlighted: four medals, an online feud with a former teammate and a social media post that appeared to take a swipe at presidential candidate Donald Trump. Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals …

Simone Biles Earns Silver Medal For Floor Routine
5 months ago

Simone Biles Earns Silver Medal For Floor Routine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles won silver in the gymnastics floor routine final at the Paris Olympics on Monday, wrapping an extraordinary return to the Games with her fourth medal. Biles’ fellow U.S. competitor Jordan Chiles, who has a gold and silver medal to her name from the team competitions in Paris and Tokyo, came in third to win bronze. …

Paris 2024: How Olympics are redefining body types
5 months ago

Paris 2024: How Olympics are redefining body types

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Growing up, Simone Biles didn’t look like other kids in her class. If you put gold medal winners across sports at the Games in a line-up, you’ll know there’s no cookie cutter mould, no one type of body shape, size, height that has it beat. “All body types matter,” Paris’ breakout rugby star Ilona Maher said in a social …

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky score more gold
5 months ago

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky score more gold

LA Times  

Simone Biles, of the United States, competes during the women’s individual vault final at Bercy Arena during the Paris Olympics Saturday. Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates with the gold medal after winning the individual vault finals at Bercy Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics Saturday. Saint Lucas’s Julien Alfred, center, beats Americans Sha’carri Richardson, left, and Melissa Jefferson …

Simone Biles Drops 3-Word Response To Question On Olympics 2028 Appearance
5 months ago

Simone Biles Drops 3-Word Response To Question On Olympics 2028 Appearance

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles is not ruling out a return for the 2028 Olympics. The gymnast, who won the women’s gymnastics vault final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, was asked if this year’s event will mark her last time “vaulting in competition.” Biles said that it was her last time performing the vault, the Yurchenko double pike, …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold medal, eager for LA 2028
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold medal, eager for LA 2028

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky won a record-equalling career ninth gold medal at the Paris Olympics by claiming an unprecedented fourth women’s 800 metres freestyle title on Saturday. Ledecky’s ninth gold from four Games gives her a share of the all-time record for female Olympians with former Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina. I’m so proud of my efforts this week, two gold, two silver.” …

Simone Biles wins vault final for third gold at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months ago

Simone Biles wins vault final for third gold at Paris Olympics 2024

Al Jazeera  

Biles pulls off stunning Yurchenko double pike to finish ahead of Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and compatriot Jade Carey. Simone Biles soared to women’s vault gold with her gravity-defying Yurchenko double pike propelling her to a third triumph of the Paris Games and her seventh career Olympic crown. Biles, who led the United States to team gold before grabbing all-around gold, …

Simone Biles captures her seventh Olympic gold medal, winning vault in Paris
5 months ago

Simone Biles captures her seventh Olympic gold medal, winning vault in Paris

LA Times  

When the skill that used to be effortless left her questioning whether she could ever compete in gymnastics again, Simone Biles didn’t walk away from the sport. Biles used her iconic Yurchenko double pike vault to claim her seventh Olympic gold medal on Saturday, blowing away the competition in the women’s vault final. It’s great to see her out there …

Simone Biles is back — as good as or even better than ever
5 months ago

Simone Biles is back — as good as or even better than ever

The Hindu  

Simone Biles, with two Paris Olympics gold medals and counting, has cemented her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time — an athlete who transcends her sport in both triumph and defeat. “I would’ve to say honestly, Simone, I feel like a lot of it has to do with you.” More than seven million Instagram followers basked in the …

American Katie Ledecky preparing to write more history in the pool at the Paris Olympics
5 months ago

American Katie Ledecky preparing to write more history in the pool at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Katie Ledecky advanced to the finals of the women’s 800-meter freestyle Friday at the Paris Olympics with a chance to make even more history. With a victory, Ledecky would join fellow American Michael Phelps as the only swimmers — of any gender and from any country — to win four gold medals in the same event. She …

USA’s Simone Biles reclaims all-around crown for sixth Olympic gold
5 months, 1 week ago

USA’s Simone Biles reclaims all-around crown for sixth Olympic gold

The Hindu  

Simone Biles recaptured the Olympic all-around crown on Thursday, seeing off Brazil's Rebeca Andrade for her sixth Olympic gold and second in Paris. Biles, who famously withdrew from multiple events at the Tokyo Games three years ago with the disorientating "twisties", followed up her team gold with the United States earlier this week. She scored 59.131 points to finish 1.199 …

Paris 2024 Olympics: When is Simone Biles’ next competition?
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: When is Simone Biles’ next competition?

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All of the celebrities seen watching Simone Biles and Team USA gymnastics
5 months, 1 week ago

All of the celebrities seen watching Simone Biles and Team USA gymnastics

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Simone Biles went to therapy right before winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles went to therapy right before winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Simone Biles clapbacks at former teammate after winning gold medal in Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles clapbacks at former teammate after winning gold medal in Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Simone Biles made history as she led her team to victory in women’s gymnastics at the Paris Olympics 2024. Simone Biles responded to MyKayla Skinner's past comments with her gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Simone Biles apparently hit back at MyKayla Skinner The gold medalist gymnast posted several pictures on Instagram of herself and her winning squad …

The Latest: Simone Biles and Team USA win women's gymnastics team gold
5 months, 1 week ago

The Latest: Simone Biles and Team USA win women's gymnastics team gold

Hindustan Times  

PARIS — Simone Biles and the U.S. women took the gold the gymnastics team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, completing their ‘redemption tour’ after taking second in the 2021 Tokyo games. It’s US, Italy and China in medal position through 2 rotations Simone Biles did not try her new element on uneven bars yet delivered an excellent routine as …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Simone Biles-led USA wins women’s gymnastics team gold
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Simone Biles-led USA wins women’s gymnastics team gold

The Hindu  

Simone Biles clinched her fifth Olympic gold medal as she made a triumphant return to the women’s gymnastics team final at the Paris Games on Tuesday, reinforcing her status as one of the world’s greatest athletes just three years after abruptly withdrawing from the same event at the Tokyo Games. Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all-time, earned the United …

Hilarious Simone Biles-Snoop Dogg Olympics moments go viral; gymnast's mom trolls music icon on live TV
5 months, 1 week ago

Hilarious Simone Biles-Snoop Dogg Olympics moments go viral; gymnast's mom trolls music icon on live TV

Hindustan Times  

Making her highly anticipated return to the Olympics three years after withdrawing from the Games in Japan to focus on her mental health, Simone Biles - the greatest gymnast of all time - is back to continue her record-breaking streak of wins and glimmering medals. US Olympian Simone Biles shared the Sunday Snoop Dogg moment on her Instagram Stories. Despite …

Serena Williams, Nicole Kidman and other A-list celebrities watch Biles win another Olympic gold
5 months, 1 week ago

Serena Williams, Nicole Kidman and other A-list celebrities watch Biles win another Olympic gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — Celebrity spotting was again part of the event at a raucous Bercy Arena when Simone Biles powered a dominant U.S. women’s gymnastics team to the Olympic title on Tuesday night. A-listers Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman and Serena Williams gathered at the Olympic venue to watch the most decorated athlete in the history of gymnastics during the team final. …

Simone Biles and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics
5 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Sunisa Lee spent the night before perhaps the biggest gymnastics meet of their lives restless. The self-described “Redemption Tour,” the moniker given to a team filled with women who wanted to return to the Games for deeply personal reasons, ended with Biles and the Americans where they have almost always been since she …

The Latest: Simone Biles and US compete in Olympic gymnastics women's team final
5 months, 1 week ago

The Latest: Simone Biles and US compete in Olympic gymnastics women's team final

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Team USA women's gymnastics earns gold medal in team competition
5 months, 1 week ago

Team USA women's gymnastics earns gold medal in team competition

Salon  

The women of Team USA's gymnastics team have struck gold in Paris. On Tuesday, Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and Hezly Rivera won the artistic all-around event at the Summer Olympics, reclaiming the gold after a silver-medal performance at the Tokyo Games in 2021. The win marks 27-year-old standout Simone Biles' eighth gold medal, meaning she has …

The night Simone Biles was the center of gravity at the Olympics once again
5 months, 1 week ago

The night Simone Biles was the center of gravity at the Olympics once again

New York Times  

PARIS — Many things happened Tuesday night at Bercy Arena, a pulsing 15,000-seat bowl of joy. And anything that comes into contact with Biles’ orbit immediately seems to fall in line behind one impossibly large eclipse. From left, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey celebrate their team gold on Tuesday at the Olympics. On the …

When Biles competes, the show is in the stands too. Tom Cruise, more stars attend her Olympic return
5 months, 1 week ago

When Biles competes, the show is in the stands too. Tom Cruise, more stars attend her Olympic return

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Palais Omnisports was the place to be on the second day of the Paris Olympics. Among the high-profile fans were Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Oscar-winning actor Jessica Chastain sitting under the roof of the packed Bercy Arena on Sunday. The Grammy-winning performer posted a video of Biles’ routine on the beam on her Instagram account, with …

Simone Biles, Noah Lyles and the many faces of the Paris Olympic Games
5 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles, Noah Lyles and the many faces of the Paris Olympic Games

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Is Taylor Swift going to the Paris 2024 Olympics? Here’s why fans think so
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Taylor Swift going to the Paris 2024 Olympics? Here’s why fans think so

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Simone Biles shares sneak peak of Team USA's final Olympics preparations before leaving for Paris in behind-the-scenes TikTok
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles shares sneak peak of Team USA's final Olympics preparations before leaving for Paris in behind-the-scenes TikTok

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles gave her TikTok followers a sneak peak of Team USA's final preparations before heading out to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Biles' video featured Team USA teammate Jordan Chiles and replacement athletes Joscelyn Roberson and Tiana Sumanasekera. Simone Biles shared a sneak peak of Team USA's final preparations before the Paris Olympics @simonebilesowens & we are off to …

Simone Biles’ redemption song continues to silence Tokyo demons
6 months ago

Simone Biles’ redemption song continues to silence Tokyo demons

The Hindu  

For a generation, Simone Biles has defined gymnastics. At the Tokyo Games in 2021, Biles — regarded by then as one of the best of all time — had a bout of the disorienting ‘twisties’. At the World Championships last year, she increased her World and Olympics medal tally to 37, making her the most decorated gymnast ever — male …

Taylor Swift reacts to Simone Biles using her song ‘Ready For It’ in Olympics trial floor routine
6 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift reacts to Simone Biles using her song ‘Ready For It’ in Olympics trial floor routine

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Simone Biles aims to lock up Paris berth at U.S. Olympic trials
6 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles aims to lock up Paris berth at U.S. Olympic trials

The Hindu  

Simone Biles looks all but unstoppable as she vies to punch her ticket to Paris at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials this week, where competition to fill out the five-woman roster promises to be fierce. Simone Biles continues Paris Olympics prep by cruising to her 9th U.S. Championships title “I think we always knew she could be better,” Landi said …

Simone Biles starts her Paris Olympics build-up and looks ready for the moment
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles starts her Paris Olympics build-up and looks ready for the moment

New York Times  

Follow our Olympic coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. At the Core Hydration Classic here, the last three all-around Olympic champions assembled for the first time in history — Sunisa Lee, the 2020 winner back from a debilitating kidney disease; Biles, the 2016 winner; and Gabby Douglas, the wizened 28-year-old trying to return to the Olympics 12 years …

Simone Biles thought ‘the world is going to hate me’ after experiencing the twisties at the Tokyo Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles thought ‘the world is going to hate me’ after experiencing the twisties at the Tokyo Olympics

CNN  

CNN — Simone Biles has revealed that she thought “the world is going to hate me” after withdrawing from the gymnastics team event at the Tokyo Olympics. Gold or bust – don’t come back.’” Biles is set to compete at the Paris Olympics later this year. She returned to the sport last year and became the most decorated male or …

Simone Biles returns to gymnastics competition and blows the roof off the U.S. Classic.
1 year, 4 months ago

Simone Biles returns to gymnastics competition and blows the roof off the U.S. Classic.

Slate  

Three months ago, Simone Biles’ social media feed offered a barrage of content. Sure, there had been rumors, and a lot of talk on the “gymternet,” and even one particular loose-lipped coaching spouse all but confirming Biles was, indeed, back in the gym for real—but from the GOAT herself, the story remained steadfast: She was not retired, but she was …

Taylor Swift shares powerful message for Simone Biles for Tokyo Olympics: ‘What do we want from our heroes?’
3 years, 5 months ago

Taylor Swift shares powerful message for Simone Biles for Tokyo Olympics: ‘What do we want from our heroes?’

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taylor Swift appeared in a …

The Sports Report Olympics Edition: Learning to love the unexpected
3 years, 5 months ago

The Sports Report Olympics Edition: Learning to love the unexpected

LA Times  

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles performs in the women’s balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. More on that in a second, but first here’s what you need to know this morning: Olympic medal count U.S. Olympic athlete tracker Latest Olympics news and results Wednesday and Thursday TV schedules In the build up to these Olympics, veteran editor John …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles trains on beam ahead of return
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles trains on beam ahead of return

Firstpost  

Biles has not performed in public since sensationally dropping out of the women’s team final last week. Tokyo: US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles came through a training session smoothly on the beam ahead of her eagerly awaited return to the Olympics on Tuesday. Along with her fellow finalists she had three sessions lasting around two minutes each, and appeared confident …

Simone Biles’ Olympics took everyone by surprise (opinion)
3 years, 5 months ago

Simone Biles’ Olympics took everyone by surprise (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Amy Bass is a professor of sport studies at Manhattanville College and the author of “One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together” and “Not the Triumph but the Struggle: The 1968 Olympics and the Making of the Black Athlete,” among other titles. They were there to see Biles, who had …

Simone Biles to make her Olympics return on Tuesday
3 years, 5 months ago

Simone Biles to make her Olympics return on Tuesday

Al Jazeera  

Biles’s return, shared gold in the high jump and other latest updates from the Tokyo Games. 2 Aug 2021 - 11:36 GMT US Olympic officials condone shot putter podium gesture The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee says shot putter Raven Saunders’ gesture during her medals ceremony “was respectful of her competitors and did not violate our rules related to demonstration.” …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles supported by US gymnasts, other athletes, celebrities
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles supported by US gymnasts, other athletes, celebrities

Firstpost  

Putting her mental struggles in front of the world saw Biles join a growing number of world-class athletes from across sport, such as Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps, who have opened up about coping with stress and the mental grind and toll of their success. US Olympic star Simone Biles received support from fellow gymnasts, other athletes and celebrities after …

2021 Olympics: Simone Biles fighting ‘demons,’ hopeful for return for all-around
3 years, 5 months ago

2021 Olympics: Simone Biles fighting ‘demons,’ hopeful for return for all-around

New York Times  

Superstar Simone Biles said she pulled out of the women's gymnastics team finals Tuesday because she has been fighting internal demons, choosing to take a back seat because she didn't want to ruin her team's chance at a medal. With Biles on the sidelines, the U.S. women's gymnastics team settled for silver in the team final at the Tokyo Olympics …

The everlasting Simone Biles and a legacy that only begins with the Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

The everlasting Simone Biles and a legacy that only begins with the Olympics

New York Times  

The first time she tried it, Brie Clark fell. “I would say there’s been a radical shift you can feel in the past year,” said Chopra, who started spending time with Biles before COVID-19 postponed the Olympics. “And it’s not the end of the world when something goes wrong.” Biles’ magazine cover images are changing. So sometimes it leads to …

Simone Biles warms up for Tokyo Olympics by claiming seventh U.S. title
3 years, 7 months ago

Simone Biles warms up for Tokyo Olympics by claiming seventh U.S. title

The Hindu  

Simone Biles again showed her quality, outclassing the field at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday to claim a record seventh all-around national title and make her selection to the Tokyo Olympic team a mere formality. "It's really emotional, especially going into my second time doing a Olympic run, it's really crazy," said Biles, who has won every all-around competition …

Simone Biles Shares A Gravity-Defying New Move And Twitter Users Flip
4 years, 11 months ago

Simone Biles Shares A Gravity-Defying New Move And Twitter Users Flip

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING If the latest clip shared by Simone Biles is any indication, the gymnasts who were planning to compete against her at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo might want to consider just staying home: The sharp-eyed viewers on Reddit described the move as a double pike Yurchenko. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/XyYCcR2Ilp — Liz Bohnsack February 3, 2020 Scientists: Gravity …

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