?Love You So Much?: Simone Biles Shares Unseen Image With ?Special Friend? on Big Day

?Simone Biles took a break from gymnastics in 2021 prioritizing her mental well-being. In these years, the gymnast welcomed her newborn niece, got married to Jonathan Owens, and also participated in many brand collaborations. However, amidst the new beginnings in her life, the gymnast finds a way to stay connected to her friends from her gymnastics career. Recently, Simone wished a special gymnast friend who was with her during a spotlight moment back in 2016.?

A few hours ago, Biles took to her Instagram to share a picture from her wedding. She posed with her friends, one of whom was her dear friend Madison Kocian. The gymnast wished her on her birthday, adding a special note with the picture.?

Simone Biles?s connection with Madison Kocian

The picture in Biles?s story featured Simone with three of her friends. It was a group picture with Madison putting her arm around Biles?s shoulder. Sharing the picture, the gymnast wrote in her story, ?happy birthday @madison_kocian such a special friend love you so much?, adding a crown and a green heart emoji.?

Madison Kocian and Simone Biles?s friendship dates back to their peak gymnastics days. The two were prominent teammates of the iconic “The Final Five,? the US gymnastics team that dominated the 2016 Rio Olympics. The team also consisted of Laurie Hernandez, Gabby Douglas, and Aly Raisman.?

Moreover, the memory became even more special for Simone, because she won her first gold medal in a group event with this team. Besides the Olympics, they also went on National tours together.?

Biles?s special friend Madison Kocian first won with her team at the World Championship in 2014 and 2015. Eventually, it brought her into the limelight. She proved her gymnastics medal again in 2016 by winning the silver medal in the uneven bar event, besides the gold medal in the group event. Moreover, post her gymnastics career, she studied at the University of California to complete her graduation in 2020. Presently, Madison is working at Children’s Health as a medical assistant.?

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Just like wishing Madison on her special day, Biles also poured her love for Aly Raisman a few days back.?

Simone Biles pens down a special note for Aly Raisman

On May 26, Biles took to her Instagram stories to share a series of beautiful moments that she got to spend with birthday girl Aly Raisman during their gymnastics days. Biles wished her dear friends on her birthday and added a special note for the two-time Olympian.?

She wrote, ?So many memories and good times. Couldn?t ask for a better friend/sister?. Furthermore, Biles expressed how special Aly was to her ?You deserve the best day ever! Such a special person!!!?.?

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Even though the Final Five members are now engrossed in other aspects of their lives, they manage to reunite on certain occasions. Isn?t that wonderful!