Doing a backflip ten feet into the air, spinning on a balance beam as narrow as a smartphone, or defying gravity on multiple apparatuses—gymnastics truly seems unreal. Simone Biles stands out as one of the most decorated athletes in the history of this exhilarating sport, known for mastering some of the toughest moves imaginable.

Every time she performs her iconic Biles II vault, it brings to mind the meme of her flipping right into space. Following her stellar performance at the US Gymnastics Olympics trials, where she shattered a seventy-two-year-old record, the secret behind her awe-inspiring moves was revealed in the most unexpected way.

NCAA Champion calls Simone Biles and Team USA’s gymnastics “fake”

In an Instagram post shared by Ian Gunther and USA Gymnastics, 4X NCAA Champion Ian humorously revealed a video that claimed, “Gymnastics is fake confirmed 🤯.” The clip began with an Instagram story from Simone Biles at Target Center, where she playfully lip-synced to “Please Please Please” by Sabrina Carpenter alongside Jordan Chiles, Tiana Sumanasekera, Joscelyn Roberson, and others. In the background, two men in green CGI suits were spotted, with a voiceover saying, “Simone Biles accidentally leaked the biggest gymnastics secret. In the background of one of her recent videos, you can see a gymnastics spotter.”

The video cheekily suggested that it’s actually the spotters, not the gymnasts, performing all the feats. Adding to the humor, Simone Biles’ coach Laurent Landi made a cameo, jokingly instructing the spotters, “Good luck today. Be safe. Make sure to keep our athletes safe okay? And please don’t be seen.” The video even featured Khoi Young seeking help during his vault routine, with the voiceover explaining how spotters even handle the gymnasts’ celebrations, showing Khoi being gently assisted to shrug.

Ian playfully explained how gymnastics has evolved to include meticulously trained spotters who help athletes who are pushing the sport’s boundaries due to rising demands for difficulty. The post drew laughter from countless fans, with USA Gymnastics chiming in, “work smarter, not harder! 🤭” As we reflect on this light-hearted moment and the incredible challenges of gymnastics that almost defy belief, let’s also consider Simone Biles’ recent performance at the US trials, where despite scoring lower than expected, she still managed to astonish the community.

The gymnastics GOAT breaks records despite a low score

On Women’s Day 1 at the US Olympic Gymnastics Trials, Simone Biles wowed America with her incredible routines on all apparatuses. After her final rotation that night, Scott Bregman summed her All-Around score, saying, “58.900 for Biles.” He even added, “This is – L O L – her lowest total across Classics and both days of nationals.”

At the Core Hydration Classic, Simone scored 59.500 in the All-Around. During the 2024 U.S. Championships, she achieved 60.450 on Night One and 59.300 on Night Two, totaling 119.750 overall. Yet despite this “lowest” score, Simone Biles topped the standings. The next day, during Women’s Day 2, Biles dominated the All-Around competition, delivering a stunning performance that earned her a massive score of 117.225.

At 27 years old, Simone Biles made history as the oldest U.S. female gymnast to compete since 1952, joining Davis-Grossfeld, Mulvihill, and Dawes as the fourth U.S. female gymnast to participate in three Olympics—smashing a 72-year-old record. Reflecting on her incredible talent and knack for pushing the sport forward, it’s no surprise that Ian Gunther added a witty and unique twist to her achievements. What do you think about Ian’s hilarious gymnastics revelations video? Share your thoughts in the comments below!