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The undisputed queen regnant is aiming to etch her name in gymnastic history! Every second of Simone Biles’ recent 60.450 marker performance announces this intent in bold letters. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Biles pulled off this spectacle on day 1 of the Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Exuding sheer finesse, her routine was unquestionably powered by hours of relentless hard work. However, as always, Simone had her whole crew supporting her post this incredible feat.

Right from Coach Cecile Landi to her French choreographer Gregory Milan, Biles is surrounded by doting mentors. She also has a sturdy pillar of support in her husband. He clearly leaves no stone unturned to cheer for her, not even flying through a thunderstorm. But, an extremely special member of Biles’ cheer squad happens to be her sister, Adria Biles. And in a recent Instagram story, she is seen celebrating with Simone and a few friends in a hearty Tik-Tok Video.

Adria, Owens, and a few friends of Simone had recently gathered to hype her achievement. Donning greyish-black customized ‘SIMONE’ t-shirts with the gymnast’s name and pictures printed, they had lauded Biles’ stellar performance. And now, Adria has uploaded another social media story from the same meet up. In it, the claim to fame star is positioned in the center, while Biles and the other girls encircle her. With all of them facing the camera, they dance heartily in the video, as though Simone’s victory was a proud personal win for them.

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While all the 6 women seen in the video are asynchronized in their steps and timings, the expressions of laughter, happiness, and pride are flashed on each one’s faces are in pure synchronicity. More than anything, the video is a testament to the great bond the two sisters share.

Simone and Adria setting OG sisterhood goals

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‘my sister is amazing. that’s it. that’s the tweet,’ is a topmost pinned tweet from 2019 on Adria Biles’ X profile. It’s apparent how Simone and her sister Adria share a close-knit bond. Even a few snippets from Adria’s social media shall be enough to suggest that she is a rock-solid Biles supporter.

Ahead of Simone and Owens’ wedding, Adria had posted pictures with Biles’ entire bride squad with a touching caption. She had said, ‘i will forever celebrate you and clap for you.’ And that Simone had a ‘whole village behind’ her, which evidently is true till date.

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Back in 2020, when Biles had bagged the Olympic Bronze, Adria had posted a video call screenshot with Simone flaunting her medal. A part of her caption even hailed her sister. It read, ‘….thank you for being you and thank you for being the best big sister in the world..’

And not just a few, many of such posts attest that the two sisters are close to each other. It is indeed riding on such massive support that Simone has found her way back to the international mats with verve. What’s more, she is performing beyond reproach. Thus, with Adria and other encouraging her from the sidelines, can Simone Biles leverage the strength to attain ultimate glory at the Olympics?