Simone Biles’ Mother Joins Gina Chiles & Others to Celebrate Cecile Landi’s Daughter’s Major Career Milestone

Simone Biles—her name alone says it all, right? She’s a legend in U.S. gymnastics, and while her skills are unmatched, a lot of credit goes to the powerhouse coaching duo behind her: Cecile and Laurent Landi. This trio has stuck together since before the 2016 Rio Olympics, forming a bond that’s more than just coach and athlete—it’s family. As Simone says, “They’ve been big mentors in like my adulthood,” it’s not just about the gymnastics!

Cecile was right there to teach Simone Biles how to use her dishwasher when she moved into her first place and even showed up at a gas station to help a young gymnast with a tire issue. It’s not just Simone Biles getting that Landi support—Cecile Landi also coaches Jordan Chiles, who snagged gold in the Paris team event. This connection runs deep, and now even Simone’s and Jordan’s moms are jumping in to cheer for Cecile’s daughter, Juliette, as she hits a major milestone of her own. It’s simple: when you’re part of the Landi crew, you’re family.

Career update for daughter Landi!

On November 14, Cecile Landi took to Instagram, proudly sharing a heartfelt montage of 10 photos that celebrated a huge milestone for her daughter, Juliette. The post, filled with love and excitement, was captioned, “SHE DID IT 🧡💙🦅 Since a very young age, growing up in the gym, surrounded by Olympians and NCAA athletes, she’s been dreaming of her own goals. This year, she made those dreams a reality! This summer, she competed at the Paris Games, and tonight, she signed to study and compete at Auburn University! She’ll join the @auburndiving @auburnswimdive team next summer/fall! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds! We love you ❤️”

Juliette, who represented France at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is now taking her next big step. In the photos, you can see her beaming in an Auburn varsity T-shirt, a symbol of the journey ahead. Other shots show Juliette with her parents, Cecile and Laurent, gathered around a table filled with her photos and some adorable cupcakes. The tablecloth, with “AU” proudly displayed, hinted at the new chapter awaiting her at Auburn University.

What’s even more special is that Juliette’s path to diving began in gymnastics, thanks to the incredible Olympians her parents coached. But three years ago, a spark was lit when Juliette tried scuba diving—and the passion was immediate. Now, with this new achievement, even Simone Biles’ and Jordan Chiles’ mothers couldn’t resist congratulating Juliette and the Landis family on this major milestone.

Simone Biles’ mother and others unite to send in wishes!

Yep, you heard it right! The congratulations were pouring in from all over as fans and celebrities flooded the comments to show their love and support for the Landi family. Among the heartfelt messages, Simone Biles‘ mom, Nellie Biles, joined in with a warm, “Congratulations Juliette,” showing just how tight-knit this incredible family bond truly is. It’s no surprise, though—this bond runs deep. The Landi-Biles connection goes all the way back to 2016 when Simone and Cecile Landi first teamed up before the Rio Olympics. Since then, Cecile and Laurent have not only been pivotal coaches in Simone’s career but also guiding figures in her life, especially when she was facing the daunting challenge of the Twisties at the Tokyo Olympics.

It wasn’t just Simone Biles’ mom—Jordan Chiles’ mom, Gina Chiles, also shared her excitement, dropping a joyful “Congratulations!!!” in the comments. And it’s no surprise because the Landis have played a crucial role in Jordan’s journey too. This bond goes beyond coaching—Cecile has been a steady pillar for Jordan, especially when controversy surrounded her 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medal. Remember the uproar that followed the update of Jordan’s floor score, sparking accusations of unfairness? Cecile was right there, standing firm with Jordan, pushing back against the false claims that the gymnast had cheated.

Janelle McDonald, UCLA’s Head Gymnastics Coach, was right there, joining the celebration with her heart full of excitement, leaving a cheerful “Amazing!!! Congratulations @juliette_landi 🎉🎉🎉” in the comments. And it wasn’t just the coaches getting in on the action—Olivia Greaves, the gymnast who had already committed to Auburn University back in 2021 with a full athletic scholarship, couldn’t resist getting involved too. She excitedly shouted, “YAY WAR EAGLE!!!” War Eagle? Yep, that’s the iconic Auburn battle cry, a true stamp of school pride and spirit.