Simone Biles is back in the spotlight with all her glory! As the Paris Olympics unfolded further, Sunday was Simone’s day, as she made it to the third Olympics after her retreat from Tokyo due to mental health issues. At the start of day 1, the gymnastic goat had already made the USA lead the event with 172.296 points ahead of Italy, drawing gleeful cheers from the audience.
As the event got underway with gust, audiences witnessed a goosy moment shared by the gymnastics goat during her warm-up. The former gymnast Laurie Hernandez couldn’t help but give out her zany take on Biles’ pre-performance sizzle.
Goose on the block: Laurie Hernandez passed on a breezy response to Simone Biles
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Simone Biles heads for her high-octane performance on day one of the prestigious games. The sight of Simone Biles getting limber in the most adorable way prompted NCB correspondent Laurie Hernandez to respond humorously. Hernandez, who was once a part of the ‘final five’ women’s gymnastics team, fervently adored the moment as she mentioned, “Definitely not a laughing matter, and yet she’s just the silliest goose on the block!” This reaction stemmed from a deep admiration for the icon in a very breezy fashion.
Wake up, wake up! Women’s gymnastics is on!
Laurie Hernandez on this Simone Biles warm-up moment: “Definitely not a laughing matter, and yet she’s just the silliest goose on the block!”#womensgymnastics #olympics #paris2024 pic.twitter.com/5xj8PIuMf9
— Rachel Chang 張舒雅 | Travel & Pop Culture Journalist (@RachelChang) July 28, 2024
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The gymnastics supernova left everyone in awe as she performed baby crawls and hopscotch, garnering significant attention from the gymnastics fandom and, of course, artistic gymnast-turned-reporter Laurie Hernandez! Not only Laurie Hernandez but also the fans of Biles, were enthralled with her clip. They couldn’t help but gush! Some suggested that this wasn’t Biles, but rather a “little girl.” The video was just before the moment when Biles clinched the victory! Despite the ace player’s ankle injury, it didn’t overshadow her performance.
From her comeback performance in the trials in the pink leotard to witnessing the moment of her glory in the Summer Olympics 2024, it has been a great journey for Biles and her fanbase who were absolutely chomping at the bit to see her, this was the moment. The gymnastic marvel, her goosy actions, and her legendary performance cemented her legacy for eternity. What are your thoughts on the legendary Simone Biles? Do let us know in the comments.
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