Shilese Jones is making news on and off the court these days. She had almost defeated Simone Biles At the 2023 Xfinity U.S.?Gymnastics Championships With her fierce performance. However, her power and fierceness have not taken away the artistic side of Jones. To satisfy and express her creative self, she unveiled the designer in her. Recently she became the brand ambassador for a leading gymnastics costume brand.
Interestingly, the costume giant also has one of the USA’s most decorated gymnasts in their coveted list of brand ambassadors. Naturally, Shilese Jones did not hide her excitement about the collaboration with the brand. Even before the launch of the new product line, Jones has been posting updates on the same. On her Instagram account, she kept on posting her impeccable stunts, donning the new gear.
Shilese Jones launches new gymnastics wear for Sylvia P
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When it comes to gymnastics costumes, Sylvia P needs no introduction. It is often the ultimate choice for youth leotards, crops, shorts, tights, and more. On the other hand, Shilese Jones is a budding gymnast who has just started to show her class. The challenge she posed before Simone Biles recently will surely inspire many aspiring gymnasts. She is a fine blend of power and elegance. This is where Sylvia P chipped in. Through Shilese Jones, they aim to bring out the artistic side of the budding gymnasts.
“Gymnastics isn?t just about powering through, there?s also a beautiful long movement in every skill,” Shilese Jones said during the launch of the new costumes. She pointed out that her inspiration behind this line was to show the artistic and elegant side of her gymnastics. Well, we can relate. Ever since the launch of the line, she has been making heads turn with her Instagram posts. Her buttery smooth moves blend perfectly with the pastel hues of the new line.
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With this new endorsement, Shilese Jones has made another achievement. She has joined the league of very accomplished gymnasts who have been faces of Sylvia P over the years. At a very early stage in her career, Jones enters the club that has names like Madison Kocian,?Kyla Ross, and?Maggie Nichols. However, one can not forget the fact that Sylvia P also featured the captain of the ‘Fierce Five’ of American gymnastics as their face.
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Shilese Jones steps into Aly Raisman’s shoes
Sylvia P and Aly Raisman launched their first collaborative line of leotards in February Last year. Shilese Jones’s association with the gymnastics wear brand brings forward that memory. Apart from being a celebrated gymnast, Raisman also works toward making the world a safer place for children. Therefore, a portion of the sale value of the collection benefitted Raisman’s non-profit organization, reported prnewswire.com. One similarity between the collaborations is that both are aimed at empowering the tender wings of young gymnasts.
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With this endorsement, life kind of comes to a full circle for Shilese Jones. As a child, she took her baby steps into the gymnastics arena wearing Sylvia P leotards. Then she was featured as a model for the brand. Now she has risen up to the ranks of the torch-bearer of the brand. Interestingly, she leaves behind another great Simone Biles along this path. How far Jones can maintain this advance over Biles?
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