Adria Biles, the younger sister of gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, recently shared an endearing tribute on her Instagram. Accompanying a nostalgic childhood photo of the two, Adria expressed her admiration, writing, “the little girl in me would look for you in every single room she walks into. you have made me into the person I am today and I will forever look up to you. i love you sister 🤍”
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The response from fans was overwhelmingly emotional, with comments like, “as someone with a sister I am sobbing at this caption. There’s nothing like it 🤍🥹” and heartfelt emojis honoring Simone as the “Greatest Of All Time.” The post sparked a delightful wave of nostalgia reminiscing about simpler times before Biles, 27, became a gymnastics legend.
Simone first discovered her passion for gymnastics during a field trip at just six years old, a journey supported by her sister. In a tribute of her own, Adria shared a throwback image for Simone’s birthday. NBC Sports also released a glimpse into Simone’s early days in gymnastics on their YouTube channel.
Her national competitive debut came at the Senior Gymnastics Championships in Texas in 2013, where she snagged her first gold medal later that year in Belgium.
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By 2016, Simone celebrated her first Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, further solidifying her status.
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As her fame soared, she even took a breather from gymnastics to dazzle audiences on Dancing With The Stars.
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After prioritizing her health and stepping back from the 2020 Olympics, Biles made a triumphant return in 2024 at the Paris Olympics, clinching three gold medals and one silver.
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During the closing ceremony, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass honored Biles by presenting her with an Olympic flag.