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Guess who’s showing up and showing out at a collegiate meet? Yep, Simone Biles! But nope, she wasn’t soaring through the air this time—she was flipping out in the stands, louder than ever, cheering her heart out for her former coach, Cécile Canqueteau-Landi, and her squad. The showdown between the University of Georgia and Boise State at Stegeman Coliseum was anything but ordinary, as it was Olympics Night and Alumni Night, making the vibes absolutely electric. And, quite frankly, how could they not have Simone there? She’s the greatest of all time in gymnastics, the most highly decorated gymnast of all time, and just her being there seemed like an Olympic gold medal all by itself.

Back in December last year, the GymDogs revealed that 11-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles would make a special appearance at Georgia’s home opener on Friday, Jan. 17, against Boise State. And sure enough, she delivered! First-year co-head coach Cécile Canqueteau-Landi, who trained Simone for the Rio, Tokyo, and Paris Olympic Games, was front and center too. “They’ve been big mentors in like my adulthood (because) they got to see and harness the more mature Simone,” Biles said. “They’ve helped me a lot not just in the gym but out of the gym, too.” And guess who came along for the ride? Simone’s husband, Jonathan Owens also knows a thing or two about championships these days.

The University of Georgia, Georgia Gymnastics, and Georgia Athletics brought all the hype to Instagram with a video that’s pure gold! In the clip, none other than Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens are seen owning the spotlight at the Georgia vs. Boise State meet. The dynamic duo had the crowd eating out of their hands—literally! With their arms swaying left to right, the whole arena erupted in a thunderous “GO DAWGS,” shaking Stegeman Coliseum to its core.

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And the cherry on top? The post’s caption was as iconic as the moment itself, “Calling the Dawgs: GOAT edition with the one and only @simonebiles” Because let’s be real, when the GOAT hypes up the crowd, it’s a whole vibe. And guess what? Fans loved every moment with Simone Biles, and let’s just say Jonathan Owens got a bit sidelined. Owens appeared to be taking a page out of Simone’s playbook, wrapping things up with a playful barking impression to channel the “Go Dawgs!” spirit. Interestingly, the crowd didn’t seem to have much of a reaction to his final move in the video.

One fan totally nailed it with the comment: “Can you imagine Simone as a collegiate coach.” And, frankly speaking, who can blame them for that? Simone Biles as a coach? That would be legendary! While we’re here picturing her in a whistle and clipboard, Simone herself has not been shy about the “R” word — retirement. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves because this queen isn’t done dazzling just yet. Simone knows the clock ticks a little louder in the world of gymnastics and in her docuseries Simone Biles Rising, Part Two, she lets fans peek behind the curtain of her incredible journey to the Paris Olympics.

Reflecting on her career, Simone Biles joked about feeling “old for a gymnast” and admitted she’s got to tread carefully, saying she feels like “a ticking time bomb” for an injury. Still, this GOAT is far from slowing down. “Never say never,” she told Today last August. “The next Olympics is on home turf. So you just never know. I’m just going to relax and see where life takes me.” With that unbeatable form, unmatched maturity, and a lot of determination, Simone is showing that while retirement might be a few years away, she’s still the one to beat on the mat. But this was just the tip of the iceberg as many other fans loved seeing Simone Biles, all while ignoring Jonathan Owens and not mentioning him anywhere.

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Another fan jumped in with a heartwarming comment: “One of my students today was talking about how she was hoping to meet Simone tonight. The way she lit up at the thought of it made me so happy for her!” And honestly, that’s just the magic of Simone Biles. Simone has always been all about showing love to the people who’ve stood by her through thick and thin. Remember the Tokyo Olympics? When she made the tough decision to step back and focus on her mental health.

At that moment, Simone wasn’t just a star gymnast; she became a role model for courage and self-care. Even as some critics accused her of quitting or letting her team down, waves of support poured in from fans, fellow athletes, and celebrities who understood the risks she was taking for her well-being. Reflecting on the love she received, Simone tweeted, “The outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before.” And that right there is why she’s such a treasure—she doesn’t just shine on the mat; she makes sure her fans feel just as appreciated as they make her feel.

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Another fan jumped in, saying, “Scared me with that first Georgia thought we gon embarrass ourselves 😭😭😭😭😭” and another quickly replied, “It was much louder in person 😭😭😭.” And honestly, with Simone as the ultimate cheerleader? You know that crowd energy was OFF THE CHARTS! After all, she’s no stranger to hyping up the ones she loves. Just a few months back, the GOAT gymnast was rocking a custom leather varsity jacket on Nov. 17, cheering on Jonathan Owens at his football game when the Chicago Bears faced off against the Green Bay Packers. Even though the Bears lost by just a point, Simone never backs down from showing up for her man, always bringing those fiery support vibes wherever she goes.

One fan popped in with, “Welcome to the Steg, Simone!!” And you know what? It’s pretty clear that even though both Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens showed up to cheer on Georgia, it was Simone who completely stole the spotlight for her former coach’s team. As for Jonathan? Well, let’s just say he kinda vanished into the crowd, nowhere to be found amongst the fans!

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