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Olympic athletes are back to rooting for one another. Currently, every sporting headline features Simone Biles and her much awaited comeback. Her fans have been patiently waiting for her return for two years already. Speaking out about her mental health even her notable exit was queen-like. What followed next was a series of labels that were directed at America’s best gymnasts. Although her success couldn’t shield her from criticism, a fellow athlete defended her fiercely!

The world wasn’t ready for the most amazing cross-platform bond that the internet has witnessed, owing to a shared athletic arena. Beyond their setbacks, what brought them together was Biles’s big day ahead of the major return to the gymnastics ground.

Simone Biles returns to cheers from fellow athlete

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Biles and Mikaela Shiffrin the two elite performers in their respective sports are known to be outspoken. Shiffrin exhibits skill in alpine skiing, matching Biles’ proficiency on the beams, bars, and vault, making them a strong team. Recently, when the official gymnastics page added Biles’s update from US Classic, Shiffrin showered her with love on her Instagram story. She added three red hearts and tagged Biles to express her support.

 

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Shiffrin stands out for her uncompromising commitment to her game on the snow. At the height of their respective careers, the two formidable forces have each experienced severe distress.

As the all-around competitor, Biles felt overwhelmed by the pressure of the 2021 Olympics, and as a result, she withdrew from the vaulting finals. A year after restoring her strength, Shiffrin backed up Biles just when she likely needed it. Well, the Olympic golds and titles aside, it was all that mattered then. Over social media, they have frequently stepped up for one another in the last several years.

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Simone Biles’s virtual friendship you need to know about

What happens when two influential women make use of social media? They support one another by speaking up. Their friendship made headlines when Shiffrin returned without a medal from the 2022 Beijing Olympics, which sparked online animosity. Biles who was recovering from her twisties took note of the difficult time in Shiffrin’s life and simply wrote, “I know this all too well, I’m sorry you’re experiencing this, people suck…” After that, they continued to share low-key friendship goals over social media until the time came to step up on the stage for another.

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In an exclusive interview, Shiffrin talked about the hateful comments Biles’ received following her Olympic finals withdrawal. She emphasized that “she(Biles) still had to go and flip and twist through the air with perfection” despite the immense pressure. United by pressure and scrutiny, Shiffrin and Biles are bringing iconic positivism for fans to root for.

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