Simone Biles knows how to command attention, whether she’s flipping through the air on a balance beam or simply posting a photo to her Instagram Story. The legendary gymnast, fresh off a golden performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, recently set social media ablaze with a stunning blue swimsuit selfie that had fans doing double takes.
Biles, who now owns 11 Olympic medals and more world championship titles than any gymnast in history, has been enjoying life away from the competition floor. Her latest snapshot—a radiant, poolside look in a vibrant blue swimsuit—quickly went viral, proving that her star power extends far beyond the gym. It’s the kind of moment that reminds everyone why she remains one of the most captivating figures in sports.
But don’t mistake the laid-back vibe for a lack of ambition. Biles is still very much in the game. After her well-documented mental health struggles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she mounted a spectacular comeback in Paris, capturing gold in the all-around and vault events. Her resilience earned her the Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year, an honor she called “the most prestigious athletic achievement you can win.”
“It’s definitely been really special throughout this whole entire year that I was training up to Paris,” Biles said. “The most important thing for me was making sure my mental health was as healthy as I could be, and then going into Paris was a breeze just because I had been training for so long.”
As she basks in her success, Biles is also weighing a potential return for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. In a recent interview with CNN Sports, she described her decision as “50-50” and admitted the clock is ticking. “We’re going to have to make these decisions pretty quickly,” she said.
What will determine whether she competes in LA? It all comes down to mental preparation. “Mental health plays a big role in it because, physically, my coaches will get me in shape,” Biles explained. “I can get myself in shape. We believe in that ability. We’re really thankful that I’m still healthy. Mental is a huge thing and it’s a lot of dedication on that because the road’s not easy. It’s long, but it’s still work.”
For now, Biles is living her best life, sharing glimpses of her Texas mansion and enjoying downtime with family and friends. Her swimsuit selfie, much like other viral sports moments, shows that athletes can shine just as brightly off the field as they do on it. And with her legacy already cemented, fans are hoping she’ll give them one more reason to cheer in 2028.
Whether or not she returns to the Olympic stage, Biles has already proven that she’s more than a gymnast—she’s a cultural icon who can captivate a crowd with a single image. And if that blue swimsuit photo is any indication, she’s not done making headlines anytime soon.
