Just a week ago, we witnessed a historic meet-up as the gymnastics and WNBA worlds collided and two icons from the two realms came together. Olympic gold medalist and gymnastics queen Simone Biles met with Caitlin Clark after a record-breaking performance in the Indiana Fever’s victory over the Connecticut Sun. And now, as it appears, the hoops community has developed a bond with another gymnastics star. At a recent WNBA game, Jordan Chiles shared a wholesome moment with Sabrina Ionescu!
Biles’ close friend and fellow Olympian, Jordan Chiles, is already a prominent figure after pulling off impeccable performances. During Liberty’s win over the Aces, she had the opportunity to connect with Ionescu. They exchanged bows before posing for pictures. Such a heartwarming gesture reflected the mutual respect they nurture for each other. Their interaction, much like the Biles-Clark meetup, has touched the hearts of fans of both athletic worlds. WNBA rightly captioned the video, “Greatness recognize greatness 👑”.
Greatness recognize greatness 👑
Sabrina Ionescu and Jordan Chiles link up following the Liberty’s win over the Aces! pic.twitter.com/Q1xI68mBZF
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 8, 2024
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Adding to the excitement of the night, Chiles was also spotted with UConn basketball standout Paige Bueckers, further highlighting the growing camaraderie between athletes from different sports. On the other hand, Jordan also received a warm welcome in New York. The whole Barclays Center honored her success and journey with a standing ovation.
A week ago, at the Gainbridge Field House, Simone Biles shared her excitement after meeting the victorious Indiana girls. On X, she reacted to the warm welcome, quoting, “They were so excited. Oh my god. It’s like usually the boy will just pass and be like ‘Yup.’ But they were so excited, that was so cool.”
She continued, “EVERYONE WATCHES WOMENS SPORTS 🫶🏽 so happy to be able to go support! My first of many WNBA games.” After Biles’ return from Paris with the medals, she has rarely got the time to rest.
Simone Biles continues dazzling at different sports events after returning victorious from Paris
Simone Biles has been in a whirlwind of activity, attending major sporting events and supporting her loved ones. From the US Open to NFL preseason games, the 27-year-old Olympian continues to captivate fans with her presence on different athletic grounds. She was recently spotted at Arthur Ashe Stadium, taking in Jessica Pegula’s stunning quarterfinal victory over world No. 1 Iga Swiatek at the US Open. As Pegula advanced to the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-4 win, Biles cheered from the stands, smiling and waving to the fans.
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Not long before her US Open outing, Biles was seen at Soldier Field in Chicago, showing her unwavering support for her husband, NFL defensive back Jonathan Owens. Owens, who signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears, graced the gridiron during the preseason match with Cincinnati Bengals. No matter what, Biles seldom misses a chance to cheer for her husband.
However, the excitement doesn’t stop there. Biles is set to headline the highly anticipated Gold Over America Tour, which kicks off on September 17. Alongside fellow Olympians like Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles, Biles will take the stage once again, this time on a national tour that celebrates the power and grace of women’s gymnastics.
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