In a nod to past iconic teams like the “Fierce Five” and “Final Five,” Simone Biles introduced a new nickname for this year’s U.S. women’s gymnastics team just hours after their gold win in Paris. Her playful label, “F**k Around and Find Five,” perfectly captures their fierce spirit and chemistry. When former Olympic champion Aly Raisman asked about the nickname, it led to some laughs among journalists. Biles later made it family-friendly, shortening it to “F. A. A. F. O.” 

If anyone asks, that’s the nickname for Team USA. Four of the five team members have experience from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, so Biles noted they considered names like “Redemption Team” but found them lacking. Laughing, she admitted that all the good names were already taken, and she decided on this new name to celebrate her team’s stellar performance. So, what did she name her team? Let’s see!

Simone Biles’ new moniker captures team’s spirit and chemistry

After the ongoing whispers, Simone Biles, the gymnastic GOAT, finally announced the new name of team USA on X, with a caption, “okay on the real though, the official team name is ✨golden girls✨ (because oldest olympic team) s/o to cecile🥹🤍,” keeping their sassy attitude in mind. The nickname conveyed or showcased the team’s determination and empowerment. With an average age of 22.467, the team—consisting of Biles (27), Jade Carey (24), Jordan Chiles (23), Suni Lee (21), and Hezly Rivera (16)—is the oldest U.S. women’s gymnastics team at the Olympics since 1952, according to USA Gymnastics.

Will the new name “Golden Girls” truly represent their significant leap forward? It’s hard to pinpoint the reason for the choice, but it highlights their Olympic achievements. While the team is a strong contender with impressive unity, they’re likely aiming for more than just a one-time celebration. It might also be a message to the doubters out there. Biles likely responded to controversial comments by former U.S. gymnast and teammate MyKayla Skinner earlier this month. While the team is strong and united, they aim for more than a one-time celebration. Skinner criticized the talent of the all-around U.S. team in a YouTube video that has since been deleted.

In response, Simone Biles posted a photo on Instagram of the team proudly holding the USA flag, captioned, “lack of talent, lazy, Olympic champions.” This was a direct reply to former team gymnast MyKayla Skinner’s comments. Though the 27-year-old never criticized Biles’ ability or dedication towards her game, she directly questioned the whole team’s talent as she said, “Besides Simone [Biles], I feel like the talent and the depth just isn’t like what it used to be.” She further added, “Just notice like, I mean, obviously a lot of girls don’t work as hard. The girls just don’t have the work ethic.” Skinner later deeply apologized for her comment on the current USA team. However, Simone Biles took it seriously and proved their team’s resilience by bagging gold in the Paris Olympics, adding a new feather to Team USA’s queen’s crown.

GOAT’s return proved to be a blessing for the USA team in the Paris Olympics

Simone Biles pulled herself out from the 2020 Olympics after suffering from the dangerous “twisties”; she finally achieved high-level moves without losing control over her body. For Biles, returning to the international games after what she honestly referred to as a “global meltdown” in her Netflix docuseries is incredibly impressive. With this team gold, Simone Biles now leads the way as the most decorated American Olympic gymnast in history with eight medals. She even said to the Olympic broadcaster, “We’re super excited,” after the medal ceremony.

The US team started strong on vault. Chiles scored 14.000, and Carey scored 14.800 with their attempts. Biles decided not to perform the challenging Yurchenko double pike. Instead, she stuck a high-scoring Cheng and earned 14.900. This gave the US an early 1.434-point lead over China. Next was the uneven bars, Biles’ weakest event. She didn’t qualify for the final here but still delivered one of her best routines, scoring 14.366. Chiles scored 14.400 with a solid set, while Lee, the last Olympics all-around champion, scored 14.566, sparking “U-S-A!” chants from the crowd.

By this point, the US team led by 3.102 points over Italy, almost the same gap between second and sixth place. The rout was on. The Americans then moved to the beam. Chiles fell on her front pike but finished strong, scoring 12.733. Lee scored 14.600, and Biles scored 14.366. This helped the US increase its lead to 3.602 points after three rotations. The final event was the floor exercise. Lee and Chiles performed energetic routines. Lee scored 13.533, and Chiles scored 13.966. Their performances kept the momentum and excited the crowd even more.

Simone Biles called these games her “Redemption Tour” since, over the last year, Carey, Chiles, Rivera, Lee, and herself faced injuries or illnesses that disrupted their training. Despite these struggles, they aimed to surpass their silver medal and make a statement about overcoming adversity. As the crowd cheered and the team celebrated, it was clear: this win was more than just for the U.S. It was a triumph of unity and the pursuit of greatness.