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Simone Biles at the US Open—Is she the most influential athlete of our generation?

Olympic golds galore at the US Open! After US swimming sensation and most decorated female Olympian Katie Ledecky dazzled with her presence, it’s time for the gymnastics GOAT to make a grand entrance. Fresh off a show-stopping Olympic performance in Paris, Simone Biles is gearing up for her Gold Over America Tour, but first, she was setting the Arthur Ashe Stadium ablaze with her fashion prowess.

The US Open Tennis Instagram just dropped a gem of a video, captioned, “A 🐐 has arrived at the US Open! Welcome, @Simone_Biles.” In the clip, Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever, steps out of a car looking effortlessly chic in white flared pants, a white crop top, and a loose jacket in shades of the tournament’s signature violet. She’s rocking a pair of white sneakers and black sunglasses, proving that casual can still be couture.

Katie Ledecky had already turned heads with her stylish blue knitted sleeveless top earlier at the Open. She witnessed Emma Navarro make history by beating Paulo Badosa to reach her first grand slam semis. Biles was in the crowd for the women’s semifinal, where Jessica Pegula was battling Iga Swiatek for a spot in the finals.

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Simone Biles and Iga Swiatek have long shared a mutual admiration society. Back in June, Swiatek was all about Biles’ floor routine, declaring it “So powerful and inspiring 💪🏼🔥” before the Paris Olympics. Their bond is clear, even though Swiatek’s quarterfinal at the US Open didn’t go as planned—Jessica Pegula swept her aside with a 6-2, 6-4 win.

Meanwhile, Biles has been soaking up the Flushing Meadows atmosphere. In an ESPN interview, she gushed, “Oh my god, so far it’s been electric. It’s a lot quieter than I anticipated, but it’s a beautiful atmosphere.” She added, “Me and my husband are such big fans of Iga, so to come here and watch her work is just a blessing and an honor.” With all these superstar appearances, the Arthur Ashe Stadium is buzzing with excitement, leaving fans absolutely awestruck!

Fashionista Simone Biles dazzles and fans take note!

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Simone Biles at the US Open—Is she the most influential athlete of our generation?

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Simone Biles is out and about, making waves in her post-Paris Olympic era where she snagged three golds and a silver. From catching the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game with Gabby Thomas to gracing Jimmy Fallon’s stage, Biles is turning every appearance into a headline. But it was her recent blue-carpet moment at the US Open that had fans buzzing.

Fans couldn’t get enough of her chic ensemble—a casual mix of white flared pants, a crop top, and a jacket that matched the tournament’s theme. One fan couldn’t help but gush, “Some glamour arrived to the tournament #USOpen,” proving that even in a laid-back outfit, Simone’s style shines.

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Another X user, clearly inspired, wrote, “Love your look and support of fellow athletes! Please share brand of glasses! Would love to find those. Thanks Have fun.” It seems Simone’s black sunglasses were the talk of the town, with fans eager to emulate her effortlessly cool vibe.

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A humorous fan chimed in with, “Casually GOATing about town 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼” encapsulating Biles’ status as the undisputed GOAT of gymnastics, boasting 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship titles. And just when you thought she couldn’t get any cooler, moments after her US Open moment, the Jimmy Fallon episode dropped, featuring a real goat to match Biles’ legendary status.

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Even the ‘Weekday’ news anchor joined in, commenting on Instagram, “An Icon. A legend. The GOAT 🐐 of gymnastics 😍 Theee great Simone Biles ❤️.” This nod emphasizes how Simone continues to dazzle not just with her athletic prowess but with her iconic style and charm.

With the gymnastics queen in high spirits post-Paris, fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the mat. When the season kicks off, expect Biles to trade her fashionista flair for dazzling leotards and jaw-dropping routines.