Wow, Ciara Wilson’s athletic background was a hidden fact! There is no doubt that Russell Wilson is athletic as he plays the quarterback role for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But did you know he feels his wife is even more athletic than him?

In a recent episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast on August 22, 2024, Russell Wilson joined the show hosts to talk about his upcoming season, the environment in Pittsburgh, and also his deep bond with Ciara Wilson. During the episode, Wilson was asked about what he thinks is more athletic – the quarterback himself or CiCi? To which Wilson, despite him being an NFL QB, ate a humble pie saying, “Oh man, Ciara! The way she moves, the dancing and she’s athletic, she’s a track star, you know. She’s pretty. I can’t move like her.”

With his statement, the 35-year-old cleared two things: One being Ciara’s more athletic power than Wilson himself, while another being Wilson’s revelation of the singer’s athletic background! So, does that mean Ciara was also into sports, besides now being a singer? Well, she was! Ciara was into the same sports as today’s Sha’Carri Richardson. In her teenage years, Ciara participated in Track & Field, competing in the long jump and the triple jump events. Not only Richardson’s path! CiCi also gave a nod to the track & field athlete’s quote.

Richardson, who recently bagged 1 gold and silver each in the Paris Olympics, earlier in last August said, “I’ve seen the world be my friend. I’ve seen the world turn on me.” So, similarly, when CiCi was facing some unpredictable backlashes after her collaboration with a controversial figure, Chris Brown, for a song, she resonated with Richardson, writing the same lines.

This shows that Ciara perhaps can easily connect with the athletes, be it her beloved husband or star player Richardson–because she herself is athletic, as quoted by her husband!

Ciara Wilson’s athletic moves can make anyone go stunned!

Ciara’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Born on October 25, 1985, to a military family, “she grew up moving from place to place–Germany, New York, Nevada, and Utah.” But, according to a Blackpast org., it was in Atlanta, Georgia, where she began to truly find herself. The outlet reported that, “during her teenage years, at North Clayton High school, she participated in track and field, and even mastered the long jump and triple jump games.” But as they say, life has even bigger plans for many. Similarly, after transferring to Riverdale High, Ciara became head cheerleader, where her passion for music took off, and she began writing lyrics. And now she is a renowned singer, having won multiple awards, including Grammy.

However, that doesn’t mean she isn’t athletic anymore. Fast forward to a 2022 incident, Ciara revealed her athletic prowess in the Whitehouse. At the White House, of all places, she showed off her athleticism in a way that had everyone talking. Running through cones, dodging obstacles–it was as if the stage was set for her. When Russell tossed her the football, she grabbed it with the confidence of a pro, running the route flawlessly. But what was the best part? Well, her celebration afterward was a pure joy, reminding everyone just how much of a natural she is.

So, all in all, it would be safe to say that it’s more than just athleticism; it’s her effortless flair that steals the show every time.

Besides this revelation, check out Chris Gronkowski’s insights too on his NFL journey, and other things in our latest the Dual Threat Podcast with BG12.