“She Is Not Human”: Simone Biles’ Supplies for Rio Olympics Compared to Aly Raisman Speaks Volumes About Her Gymnastics Supremacy

Besides the jaw-dropping feats performed by Simone Biles and the gold medals she has won, there is something else that makes the 2016 Rio Games special for the G.O.A.T of gymnastics. It is the heart-warming friendship between her and Aly Raisman.

The winners of all-around gold and silver have displayed amazing camaraderie as ‘best friends.’ The posts Simone and her dear ally, Aly make on their social media handles are cute and funny. There is not a dull moment between the two. They define themselves as total opposites yet crazy together. Well, a post they made as they packed for the games is a testimony of how friendships work despite differences.

Simone Biles needs the least tape to perform her magic

The elite gymnasts Biles and Raisman are completely unlike themselves on social media. Their posts are often hilarious and showcase what star gymnasts do in their daily lives. In an Instagram post made by Raisman in 2016, they are seen holding tapes; Simone with one roll of tape while Aly was holding dozens.

It is followed by the caption “All the tape @simonebiles needs for the Olympics vs all the tape I need. #SheIsNotHuman #ButSeriously #ITapeBothAnkles”. Gymnasts use tapes to prevent skin tears as a result of the impact they make when they hit the ground. Tapes are also used for grip, as pre-wrap tape, wrist guards, and stretch shoulders. 

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Aly used the hashtag “#SheIsNotHuman” referring to Simone. It comes as no wonder that the gymnast legend knows the knack of performing difficult moves while also ensuring her safety.

Biles and Raisman found a best friend in one another

Staying together as friends is a great feeling. Winning together makes it all the more special. When Aly won the all-around silver, Biles said that she was more proud of Aly for getting silver than she was after clinching gold. Simone continued, as she called her one of her role models, and that she took immense pride in sharing the podium with her. “I’m more happy for her than I’m for myself,” she said.

Aly, being the oldest in the Final Five, is fondly called grandma. Their other Instagram posts show them twinning with similar dresses, trying a beauty regime of facemasks, having casual talks, taking mirror selfies, and everything that best friends do. What do you think about the close bond shared by the two gymnasts?

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