After traveling across the entire nation, Simone Biles and Co. are currently in the Lone Star State. But on October 20, the G.O.A.T. finally made the much-anticipated stop in the gymnast’s hometown of Houston. The “pop concert-style spectacle” graced the Moody Center on Saturday. For obvious reasons, the 11x Olympic medalist was as excited as ever to return to where it all began after her spectacular display in the French capital.

But since then, the gymnast has focused on heading the star-studded tour. In fact, Houston was just as excited to welcome the prodigal daughter home. However, no one was as excited as Ronni Biles, aka Baby Biles. The tiny tot watched her ‘TT’ dazzle the crowds at Bercy Arena in the French capital. Seeing how Simone Biles was finally in Houston, Sammi Biles, the gymnast’s sister-in-law, shared an adorable clip on her Instagram stories of them walking towards the stadium.

Captioned, “my whole heart. so excited 🥹,” Sammi asks Ronnie, whom she sees as they approach the gates. As adorable as ever, she exclaims, “TT!” We can definitely see why she is excited to watch Simone Biles. Sammi matches her energy by chanting, “TT go, TT go.” The tiny tot can’t help but lift her hands up and clap as her mom continues chanting.

Shortly after making it inside, Sammi shares another video of them enjoying the show. Everyone has eyes for the stage, but Ronnie Biles is looking elsewhere. Her father holds her on his lap as Baby Biles looks over to the side, pointing at what we assume is a giant screen. Maybe she is trying to get a better look at her aunt.

The official Gold Over America Tour Instagram account shared a video of Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, trying to woo the Olympian with his gymnastics skills. They captioned the video, “Houston, are you ready to GOAT this weekend?” And boy, oh boy, were they ready. Even though Clutch’s moves were slightly shakey, he managed to bring a smile to the most decorated gymnast’s face. However, Baby Biles wasn’t the only one who got to watch the G.O.A.T. in her element.

Guess who stopped by in Houston to spend time with Simone Biles?

A certain Chicago Bears safety cheered his wife on while she racked up medals in the French capital. However, as soon as they returned to the States, their time was cut short. The culprit in question? Their unbelievably busy schedules. Jonathan Owens had to resume training for the ongoing NFL season while the Olympian prepared to take the Gold Over America Tour onto the stage. Even though they had to settle for a long-distance situation, they found ways to visit each other throughout.

Simone Biles was back in her hometown, and she couldn’t help but share it on her Instagram story. But she wasn’t alone. Jonathan Owens joined her as they shared some much-needed alone time. The G.O.A.T. shared a few snaps of them sharing brunch, her infamous pout, while her husband sneaks a tender kiss. In fact, the lovebirds even enjoyed some shopping therapy as they walked around the streets of her hometown.

The most decorated gymnast shared a snap of this wholesome moment on her Instagram story, captioned, “🤍🤍🤍🤍 when hubby comes on tour.” But this isn’t the only thing the duo did while they were in Houston. During their downtime, both added another skill to their already illustrious resumes. What was it? They are both now dart experts. The Chicago Bears safety shared a brief video on his Instagram story on October 19 of a dart in the center of the board.

Owens captioned the video, “When you and ya lady the dart champs.” Should we keep an eye out for them in upcoming dart competitions? However, the gymnast captioned the story, “Send em home mad.” It looks like homecoming was a huge success, a great show, some much-needed time with her family, and much more to look forward to. What do you think of Baby Biles’ adorable reaction?

In the world of artistic gymnastics, there’s no shortage of incredible stars who make the fans gasp with their gravity-defying skills. And yet, the name Simone Biles evokes a sense of respect that can be matched by none other. With 30 Olympic and World Championship gold medals in her cabinet, there aren’t any contenders for the G.O.A.T. title in the world right now. But even she has someone to look up to.

The Paris Olympics will go down as a seminal moment in Biles’ already illustrious career. Not only did she make her emphatic return upon the big stage in the City of Love, she also walked away from the tournament with three gold medals. And yet, she was overshadowed by Rebeca Andrade in the floor routine, where Biles had to settle for silver. But no hard feelings from the Texas native.

Simone Biles seats her opponent on a high throne

Instead, Biles firmly believes the Brazilian phenomenon is something that gymnastics needs to ensure its integrity and popularity don’t wane. In an article by Vogue from October 11, the 7x Olympic gold medalist noted her admiration of her Brazilian colleague without holding back. While speculations about Andrade’s future in the sport are rampant, Biles hailed the former for her relentless passion for the sport. “Rebeca is dedicated, doesn’t give up, has a fun personality, and is paving the way for young girls in Brazil,” Simone is quoted in the article.

Biles went on to reveal how Andrade inspires her fans and colleagues alike with her continuous pursuit of greatness. Biles said, “As a colleague and competitor, she encourages everyone to do their best,” about how aspiring gymnasts should consider Rebeca as a role model who gives her everything to the sport every time she steps onto the court. And that’s exactly what her beloved sport needs, Bilesopines.

“It’s important to have her in a competition because she drives the sport.” The greatest gymnast of all time didn’t beat around the bush. But on the other hand, Simone isn’t too weak in chasing her own dreams either.

Biles’ efforts to help her colleagues

After her run-in with the twisties in Tokyo, Biles was the lowest in her life. Fans slammed her for abandoning her team in the final and weren’t hesitant to label her as a quitter. The backlash and criticism prompted Simone to go on hiatus, where she stayed away from competing for almost two years. She returned to action last year and went on to decimate all competition at the 2023 World Championships in Antwerp. Since then, she hasn’t come second in any event that she participated in. She silenced the haters once again at the Paris Games and sealed her reputation as the greatest gymnast that ever was. But her personal dreams never held Simone back from extending a helping hand to those who needed it.

When her national teammate Jordan Chiles contemplated leaving gymnastics for good in 2018, it was Simone who stepped forward to convince her to keep at it. Taking Chiles with her to Texas to train together at the World Champions Center, it would look like the 27-year-old saved Jordan’s career. And Chiles’ mom hasn’t forgotten about it either. Just days ago, Gina Chiles thanked Simone for becoming a savior for her daughter when everything looked grim. Furthermore, Simone’s experience at the 2020 Olympics also gave her colleagues the confidence that talking about mental health can only help them ensure theirs. “Having Simone come forward and use her platform in Tokyo, I think, was really powerful,” said Canadian gymnast Ellie Black about Biles’ contribution to the gymnastics community.

But will Simone be able to fill the shoes that she believes Andrade wears casually? Tell us your thoughts about it with a comment below.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Simone Biles took center stage at the Kia Center Saturday night during the Gold Over America Tour.

It was like a mini-Olympics in the heart of Orlando.

Alongside some of her fellow Olympic medalists, she took to the floor and beam, giving the audience a feel for what it was like to be in Paris for the 2024 games.

There was even a question-and-answer time with the Olympians, where they shed light on their workout routines and encouraged the next generation of athletes.

The athletes didn’t just show off their individual talents they also performed together to songs of nearly every genre, getting the audience out of their seats to dance with them and ending it all with a performance that included young kids who may just be future Olympians too.

Biles closed the evening by encouraging the crowd, which included many who had just weathered Hurricane Milton, by telling them “We are praying for you. God bless you.”

Simone Biles is once again proving she’s the ultimate cheerleader for her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens! While juggling her busy schedule on the Gold Over America Tour—better known as “The GOAT” tour—she makes sure to show her support from afar. As the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history, Biles has been traveling across the country, making it tough to catch every Chicago Bears game. Despite being in Duluth, Minnesota, for her performance at the Gas South Arena on October 13, she still stands for Owens—but not in the stands this time!

During Week 6, when the Bears faced off against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Biles posted a fun GIF on her Instagram Stories to celebrate the Bears’ impressive 35-16 win. She wrote, “BEAR DOWN BABY 🐻🧡,” showing her enthusiasm. While Owens managed to get one solo tackle, it was rookie quarterback Caleb Williams who really stole the show, completing 23 of 29 passes for 226 yards and four touchdowns.

Earlier this month, Simone Biles’ tour kicked off with back-to-back shows at the Fiserv Forum in Minneapolis on Saturday and the United Center in Chicago on Sunday. Before her second performance, she made a quick stop at Soldier Field to cheer on her husband, who helped the Chicago Bears secure a 24-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

With the Bears heading into their bye week with a solid 4-2 record, it looks like Owens, 29, might swing by to visit Simone while she’s on tour. Speaking of which, she has a busy schedule ahead, performing in St. Charles on October 15, Kansas City on October 16, Austin on October 18, and Fort Worth on October 20. But at the same time, Simone Biles is also winning but not medals but hearts!

Simone Biles, night of inspiration and unity at the Gold Over America Tour

Simone Biles lit up the Kia Center on Saturday night during the Gold Over America Tour, bringing a taste of the Olympics to Orlando. Joined by her fellow Olympic medalists, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Fred Richard, and more, she dazzled the crowd with performances on the floor and beam, giving fans a glimpse of what it was like to compete in Paris at the 2024 games. In a special Q&A session, the Olympians shared their training routines and offered words of inspiration to young athletes eager to follow in their footsteps.

The night wasn’t just about individual showcases; the athletes came together to perform lively routines to songs spanning multiple genres, getting the crowd on their feet to dance along. The event ended with a touching performance that included local kids, giving a nod to the future of gymnastics. Biles closed the evening with heartfelt words, offering support to those affected by Hurricane Milton: “We are praying for you. God bless you.” The event was a resounding reminder of the resilience and unity that sports can inspire, leaving everyone with hope for the future.

In 2013, 16-year-old Simone Biles made her Gymnastics World Championships debut in Antwerp, Belgium and brought home her first-ever gold medal. Now, exactly a decade later, she did it again—in the same city and the same venue, but with a lot more hardware under her belt.

On October 4, Biles won her 20th World’s gold medal in Antwerp as Team USA clinched their record-breaking seventh consecutive title. Her podium finish at the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at age 26 makes her the oldest US woman to earn any World’s medal, according to NBC Sports.

The event also marks a comeback for Biles: Her appearance in Belgium is her first international competition in two years. She withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 due to the “twisties”—a potentially dangerous mind-body disconnect in which gymnasts lose spatial awareness midair—and took the time she needed to recover physically and mentally.

“You kind of have to take that mental break, because if not, obviously, your body will decide for you, and that’s what mine did in Tokyo,” Biles told Inside Gymnastics Magazine about her time off. “It was the worst timing, but I’m very happy what happened just because I got to go and really focus on myself. And I’m still continuing to work on myself.”

During her hiatus from the sport, Biles spoke candidly about her mental health and the importance of prioritizing her emotional well-being. “It’s challenging to talk about how you’re doing mentally since it’s an invisible injury,” she told Good Housekeeping in 2022. “People can’t see it, so it’s harder to understand, but I think that’s why it’s so important we feel empowered to open up about it.”

And she continued to do so even after she announced her comeback this past summer. When asked how she was handling her return to the sport in an Instagram Q&A, she wrote “Lots of therapy,” per People. “I go once a week for almost two hours. I’ve had so much trauma, so being able to work on some of the traumas and work on healing is a blessing.”

While Worlds aren’t over yet—the all-around final will be held on Friday and individual events are scheduled over the weekend—the competition has already been a successful one. Beyond her medal count, Biles has also etched her name in the history books for another reason: In the qualifying rounds on Sunday, Biles became the first woman to land the Yurchenko double pike vault in competition. The incredibly difficult combination—she performed a roundoff to back handspring onto the apparatus, then flipped twice in the air with her body folded and legs straight—will now be called the Biles II. It’s the fifth skill named after her, joining two on floor, one on beam, and an earlier one on vault.

So yes, there may be more records broken and medals won this weekend, but that’s not really the biggest driver for Biles right now.

“I think what success means to me is a little bit different than before, because before, everyone defined success for me, even if I had my own narrative that I wanted,” Biles told Olympics.com before the World Championships. “So, now, it’s just showing up, being in a good head place, having fun out there, and whatever happens, happens.”

Despite her elite status, things haven’t been easy for Simone Biles. The 7x Olympic champ had to traverse mountains to reach where she is now. And yet, despite her revered position within the community, Biles can’t help but remember the mental toil she had to go through. With her personal experience still fresh in her memory, Biles continues to help others navigate through the maze.

Mental health continues to be a relatively less talked about topic in the world of athletics. Despite many stars suffering from its impacts, the issue is yet to garner widespread attention, but Biles wants to change the narrative.

The Texan recently received a special shoutout from the Child Mind Institute for taking off the lids on discussing mental health. This also provided the most decorated gymnast of all time to once again highlight how standing together is the best way to overcome such troubles. Sharing the original news via a recent Instagram story, Simone Biles underscored the necessity of sticking together. “On this journey together,” wrote the Olympic icon in her IG update. And it looks like setting quite an example on how to handle the inner turmoil.

“In a recent survey of 1,000 women by @femalequotient, 63% said they felt more inspired to prioritize their mental health after Simone Biles openly discussed taking time off for her well-being,” reads the original IG post by Child Mind Institute. The post also clarifies that more women are now comfortable talking about their stress as a way to initiate measures to help them cope with the same.

For athletes, being at their peak conditions is a fundamental necessity for success. However, in most cases, the discussion ends with their physical attributes, but Biles is here to change the notion altogether. And she knows where to look at to fathom its depth comprehensively.

Simone Biles looks at her own life to realize the importance of mental health

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics was an event that Simone would rather forget. After a shaky performance at the Japanese capital in the early phases, Simone Biles ultimately pulled out of the team finals, citing her run-in with mental troubles. Attributing her ordeal to “the twisties”, she decided to sit it out. While her family and coach supported her decision, the gymnast was met with severe backlash from the community, who swiftly labeled her a “quitter“.

The experience was harrowing, and Biles still struggles to look at her leotard from the event. “Even touching it is like ugh,” she was heard saying in her Netflix documentary Simone Biles: RISING. Paris was a resounding success, on the other hand, for both Team USA and Simone. But the bitter aftertaste still lingers in her mouth. “I think that was the hardest part after Tokyo – I didn’t trust myself to do gymnastics,” she revealed, acknowledging how the trauma still makes its presence felt.

With that, Simone Biles now wants to ensure others get by with a little help from their close ones. “We think we can do it on our own, but sometimes we just can’t. So use every outlet given to you,” she told Olympics.com right after her fumble in Tokyo. But will her efforts be enough to remove the stigma? Only time will tell.