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TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Simone Biles of Team United States reacts during the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Simone Biles of Team United States reacts during the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The two legendary players of basketball and gymnastics, Shaquille O’Neal and Simone Biles surprised many people on social media with their iconic meet at the Super Bowl. However, more than the meet-up, it was this great difference between the two that caught the eye of their fans.
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The Olympic gold medalist Simone has been compared with many players due to her height. On the other hand, Shaquille O’Neal is one the tallest player. What happened when the two legends met?
When Simone Biles met Shaquille O’Neal
In 2017 a picture of Simone Biles and Shaquille O’Neal caught everyone’s attention. The picture was clicked at the Super Bowl event in the NFL. The picture was shared by Simone on tweeter with the caption ‘Hey Shaq.’
hey shaq 👋🏾 pic.twitter.com/YCrSufiyk7
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) February 5, 2017
The interesting fact about the picture was Simone’s height difference from Shaquille. Fairly, Simone’s height is just 4 feet 8 inches. Meanwhile, Shaq’s height is 7 feet 1 inch. So it’s a huge difference in height between the two athletes.
Many people took to Twitter to express their fondness for the two iconic players. But there were some who gave were not- so friendly, and one user named Frytol Oil wrote in a comment, “What long distance relationship looks like.”
what long distance relationship looks like.
— Frytol Oil (@frytolghana) February 5, 2017
There were other users also who were teasing and trolling them for their height gap.
Read More: How Tall is Simone Biles Compared to Her Boyfriend Jonathan Owens?
While everyone was commenting and saying how tiny Simone was looking beside Shaq, One user wrote, “I just want a coffee table book of all the pictures of you next to really tall people, is that too much to ask?”
I just want a coffee table book of all the pictures of you next to really tall people, is that too much to ask?
— Tim H (@Tim_in_the_CYP) February 5, 2017
Some were funny but generous, “You could move into one of his basketball shoes. By the way, you were fantastic in the Olympics. My outstanding memory…”
You could move into one of his basketball shoes. By the way, you were fantastic in the Olympics. My outstanding memory…
— Nigel Coady OH CAMPIONE 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (@IrishRed11) February 5, 2017
There are many athletes that have been compared with Simone’s height.
Simone’s height compares to her fiance
Simone Biles is engaged to NFL player Jonathan Owens. The duo started dating in 2020 after Tokyo Olympics. Apart from their love for each other, one more thing is visible ‘their height difference.’
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When Simone stands next to Owens, they both look adorable. While Simone’s height is 4’8 inches, Owens’s height is 5’11. Many times Owens took to Instagram to highlight the same, in a hilarious manner.
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Watch The Story: Gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles Shared Moments Of Her Friend’s Engagement
And, right now, the two are busy making preparations for their upcoming wedding; A perfect day for the perfect couple!
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