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Along with Sunisa Lee, one more notable American athlete was absent from the 2023 World Gymnastics Championships, Jordan Chiles. Popularly known as Simone Biles’ bestie, she was missing from the lineup. Despite an impressive showing at the selection camp, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist faced a setback with a fall during her floor exercise. It ended up leading to her exclusion from the Worlds team this year.
However, despite the fact that Chiles was not present in real time with Team USA, she cheered Biles after the competition living up to her popular name, “Hyped up Woman.” Her support from the sidelines became a highlight. In a recent series of Instagram stories, Chiles has taken the internet by storm with her support for her best friend and fellow gymnast Biles.
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Jordan Chiles’s silent support makes waves
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After the first day of Women’s Qualification at the championship, Chiles took to her Instagram to share a monumental achievement. On Sunday, she reposted a post by USAGYM that showcased Biles’s historic feat. It had a caption that read, “UNMATCHED (goat emoji) After landing her Yurchenko double pike at Worlds, @simonebiles will officially have her second vault and fifth overall skill named after her.” In her story, Chiles chose not to add any caption. Chiles’ unworded but strong support for her bestie was truly heartwarming.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 22: Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles of Team United States pose for a photo during Women’s Podium Training ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on July 22, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Moreover, Chile’s backing is just one example of the widespread support Simone Biles has received. Notably, the instances of solidarity went beyond icons and champions. The list was pretty long with individuals and one of the most important people, close to Biles. No, it was not Biles’s husband this time.
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Another important personality extends support to Simone Biles
In March 2023, Simone Biles shared her desire to return to gymnastics during a lively dinner with her coach, Cecile Landi. Their casual chat over margaritas led to a monumental decision. Biles didn’t just come back; she returned with a bang, winning the US Core Hydration and securing her eighth all-around title at the 2023 Xfinity Gymnastics Championships.
Stepping onto the Antwerp mats, Biles added another glorious moment to her journey by flawlessly executing the Yurchenko double pike vault, a historic achievement. Cecile Landi, her coach, couldn’t contain her admiration for Biles. The landing was perfection, with a slight step back, and a remarkable score of 15.266.
NBC Olympics & Paralympics tweeted the milestone, officially naming the skill ‘Biles II.’ A video capturing the moment showed Cecile Landi, Biles’ coach, leaping with joy at the entry point. This moment highlighted the unwavering support Biles receives from many, a testament to the impact she has in the gymnastics world.