Jade Carey has been the talk of the town, and for good reason. She’s just been named a finalist for the AAI Award, an honor given to the top senior female gymnast in the country. But if there was any doubt about her dominance, she erased it on March 15. Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, who competes for Oregon State delivered a career-best 39.925, with perfect 10s on beam and floor. That’s 14 perfect 10s in her NCAA career, a program record. She’s already a two-time Olympian, an NCAA champion, and a Pac-12 legend. And now? She just dropped personal news that had Simone Biles reacting instantly.

Jade Carey had one more perfect moment to share; this time, it wasn’t on the mat. After a season of record-breaking performances, the 24-year-old took to Instagram with a personal announcement. She posted a series of photos with Aimee Sinacola, who, according to her LinkedIn, works as the Director of Creative Content at the University of Oregon. Carey dropped a simple yet heartfelt caption: “Happy 🤍🔐✨💌.”

Their bond wasn’t exactly a secret. Sinacola’s Instagram has been filled with moments with Jade Carey together since 2023. But the post by Jade Carey just made things clear, which had a collection of snapshots, each telling a different piece of the story. In one nighttime photo, Carey smiled brightly with Aimee Sinacola, wearing a blue t-shirt and holding what seemed to be her Paris Olympics Bronze Medal, which she won in a Vault Individual. Was it after a competition? A celebration? Either way, the joy was undeniable.

Another image showed Carey and Aimee Sinacola taking a selfie near a body of water, with a massive arch bridge looming in the background. The cloudy sky set a moody tone, but Carey’s playful puckered-lip expression and Sinacola’s warm smile made the moment feel anything but cold. Were they exploring a European city? It sure looked like it.

Then came a mirror selfie, simple, every day, but meaningful. Standing in what looked like an apartment entryway, Carey wore a white top and jeans, Sinacola darker clothing with bright red shoes. Just a casual moment, but the kind that speaks volumes.

And finally, a snapshot inside a quirky café, complete with tennis rackets on the wall, colorful posters, and even a skeleton decoration in the window. They sat together, looking at something—maybe a phone, a bag, or perhaps just each other. The gymnastics world took notice, but it was Simone Biles who summed it up best with just two words: “Freaking cuuuuuute❤️.”

Jade Carey and Simone Biles have always had nothing but respect for each other. Teammates. Competitors. Champions. They’ve shared podiums, Olympic triumphs, and the unrelenting pursuit of greatness. But off the mat?

They’re just as quick to celebrate life’s big and small moments!

Jade Carey and Simone Biles share a strong bond

What defines a champion? For Jade Carey and Simone Biles, it’s not just about gold medals but it’s about trust, and lifting each other when the weight of expectation feels unbearable. Carey knows that feeling all too well. At the Tokyo Olympics, she faced heartbreak in the vault final, finishing last after a misstep on her first run.

But she refused to let it break her. The next night, she delivered a career-defining floor routine, clinching gold. And who was there, urging her to shake off the disappointment? Biles.

“Simone just said, ‘It happened and [you] can’t do anything about it… Let’s go out and kill floor,’” Carey recalled to PEOPLE. That moment wasn’t just about redemption but it was about friendship. Biles, who had withdrawn from multiple events in Tokyo due to the “twisties,” understood the mental side of things better than anyone.

She had Carey’s back, just as Carey had hers!

Fast forward to Paris 2024. Biles led Team USA which had Jade Carey, Suni Lee, Hezly Rivera, and Jordan Chiles with breathtaking performances in the qualifiers, despite injuring her ankle in warmups. After a dominant performance in the Paris 2024 qualifiers, Simone Biles kept it simple: “Grateful to be doing what I love,” she wrote, adding a teary-eye and blue heart emoji

On the other hand on the same day, Carey suffered a devastating fall at the end of her Individual floor routine, missing out on the finals but it didn’t stop her admiration comment on Simone Biles’ post.  “You are a star ❤️❤️,” Carey commented on Biles’ Instagram post.

It’s lovely to see the bond the gymnasts share. In the meantime, Jade Carey’s star status continues to go on an upward trajectory. The sky’s the limit to her talents!