Simone Biles reacts to “gossip girl” Aly Raisman’s New York Fashion Week appearance

Simone Biles Reacts to Aly Raisman’s New York Fashion Week Appearance

Simone Biles, the world-renowned gymnast, recently responded to her fellow USA women’s gymnastics team member Aly Raisman’s appearance at the New York Fashion Week. Both athletes have been instrumental in the team’s success, securing numerous medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

 

Raisman, who has since retired from competitive gymnastics and taken up commentary and analyst roles, shared several pictures of herself at the New York Fashion Week on Instagram. Her caption read: “Fashion weeeeek.” Biles, who has continued to compete at the highest level, commented under Raisman’s post, showing her support for her former teammate.

 

The 27-year-old Biles had an impressive outing at the Paris Olympics, winning four medals, including gold in the all-round, vault, and team events, as well as silver in the floor exercise event. After her heroics in Paris, Biles spoke to Raisman, who was working for NBC during the quadrennial event. Raisman asked Biles how she was different after the Paris Games than before.

 

Biles revealed that she entered the French capital with a sense of calmness she had never experienced before a competition. She also expressed relief that the competition was over due to the stress involved. “Actually, arriving in Paris, I felt this sense of calm that I’ve never had before for a competition. But I think you know, like, we’re so prepared and we’re ready, and the hard part is over and this is the easy part, (not) physically, more mentally,” Biles said.

 

“But once I got into the Village, I think that’s when all the nerves set in. So, going into it, not so nervous. Coming out, it’s just like a breath of fresh air. I feel so much better now that it’s over because you know how stressful it is. So, I just couldn’t wait for it to be done,” she added.

 

Biles and Raisman have a long history of competing together, and their friendship has endured even after Raisman’s retirement from competitive gymnastics. Both athletes were part of the team that won the team event at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with Biles winning gold in the all-around and floor exercise tournaments, and Raisman clinching silver in both competitions.

 

Their bond and mutual respect for each other are evident in their interactions, and Biles’ comment under Raisman’s Instagram post is a testament to their enduring friendship. As Biles continues to compete at the highest level, Raisman has found success in her new roles as a commentator and analyst, and it’s clear that their friendship will continue to thrive despite their different paths.