Why was Simone Biles one of the most-watched gymnasts in the 2024 season? Many in the community were astonished by her performance in the 2023 events, as they eagerly anticipated her return to the mat. Everyone was aware of her potential in the Olympic Games and understood that she was embarking on a journey of redemption after suffering from twisties during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Indeed, Biles’ arrival in Paris was grand, and she lived up to the hype by securing not one but three Olympic gold medals and one silver medal. To her stellar career, she added four more Olympic medals and continued her status as the most decorated gymnast ever to set foot on the mat. Despite the end of the 2024 season and the off-season in gymnastics, her pursuit of accolades continues, as evidenced by a recent accomplishment.

An accolade that might just feel like home for Simone

Where is Simone Biles from? Currently, she resides in Spring, which is a census-designated place within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Houston, Texas. And the tough Texan personality is something that runs within her, as seen by her works in the sport. Regardless of the circumstances, she consistently maintains her composure and achieves her goals through her abilities and dedication. This year was no different, and it was even more special, as 2024 marked one of the seasons she made her Olympic comeback.

In Paris, Biles won gold medals in team, all-around, and vault, and even earned a silver in the floor exercise, leaving her critics in disbelief. Furthermore, she refused to end her season and continued to shine on the Gold Over America Tour, delivering performances throughout multiple venues in the United States. Indeed, all of these special accomplishments shot her popularity up to the sky, and recently, as reported by The Dallas Morning News, she has become the finalist in the 2024 Texan of the Year award.

Even though she hasn’t won the accolade, it’s a big accomplishment for her. Biles loves her hometown and will do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the locals, which she has done before through many donations. Furthermore, this particular award will feel like home to her, as she takes great pride in living in Texas, a place she simply adores. The 2024 season has brought many surprises for Biles, and this award won’t be any less than a Christmas gift. Speaking of the holiday season, despite being away from her husband, Jonathan Owens, the gymnast made the most of the occasion by engaging in a kind act towards the local community.

Simone Biles giving back to the locals

On December 26, Jonathan Owens’ NFL team, the Chicago Bears, had a match against the Seattle Seahawks. So, as he got busy with his team, Simone Biles had different plans. Collaborating with the DICK’S Sporting Goods store in Houston, she shined in their campaign for the holiday season. But what was her role in it? The Olympian was given the opportunity to decorate the store in her city, and as she is already creative, it didn’t take her much time to get the shop styled in a unique way.

By making a small decoration, Biles posed in front of the four Christmas trees. Additionally, two golden-coated goats wearing gold medals stood beside the gymnastics GOAT. Furthermore, there were gifts in the background, adding a holiday vibe to the decoration. According to the campaign, the Olympic gymnast will also receive a $100,000 Sports Matter grant from DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, which she will be using to donate to the local sporting organizations that support young athletes in Houston. A kind act indeed amidst Christmas!