“I’m so shocked, it’s the dream of all my life. I can’t believe it has happened, I’m speechless,” said the gymnast after winning a gold medal on the uneven bars at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. “It was my ultimate dream, years of hard work, details. I’m honored to have been able to win this medal, first of all  for me and for Algeria too.” At just 17, she soared through an unparalleled release‑and‑catch routine on uneven bars, claiming gold with a staggering 15.700, outfoxing reigning world champ Qiu Qiyuan and U.S. star Sunisa Lee. And today, this Algerian star is in the US, meeting the same people, she once competed against.

This week, Inside Gymnastics Magazine took to their official Instagram handle to post a picture of Kaylia Nemour with the very mother of the greatest gymnast of all time. They captioned the post, “🫶🫶🫶 Olympic gold medalist Kaylia Nemour, who recently appeared on the cover of Inside Gymnastics magazine, has been visiting World Champions Centre in Texas and sharing snaps along the way. This morning she posted a picture with Nellie Biles, Simone Biles’s mother, and commented on the great hospitality she’s receiving. You love to see it!”

Kaylia Nemour graced the cover of Inside Gymnastics in the April 2025 issue. Her stunning feature, titled “Heart of Gold! Kaylia Nemour Soaring in 2025”, celebrated her Olympic triumph and the powerful journey she’s embarked on since topping the Paris 2024 podium. The magazine posted the picture of the gymnast donning a blue leotard and standing beside Nellie Biles, where the overlay text read her words, “This morning, I met Simone’s mother. What an honor to be welcomed so warmly, with such kindness, respect, and a big smile that truly touched me.”

But love from the Biles is not new to the Olympic gold medalist. She might have been a competitor to Simone Biles as a gymnast, but she was not the enemy. Further cementing why she is the greatest gymnast of all time, Biles offered encouragement and advice to the youngster.

Simone Biles helped Kaylia Nemour

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Kaylia Nemour not only made history but also found strength in the most legendary of supporters—Simone Biles. In an exclusive with Olympics.com, Nemour shared how Biles, a 7-time Olympic gold medalist, was her quiet force behind the scenes. At the electric Bercy Arena, Biles gave pep talks before every skill. “Before each move, she’d say to me, ‘You can do it, let’s go!’” she said.

Even though Nemour finished fifth in the all-around, she had her fun. Not only behind the scenes, Simone was cheering for Nemour even during the uneven bars final as well. The Olympian said, “She’d encourage me during and as soon as I’d finished, she’d give me a check and say ‘good job’. Frankly, the all-around was a great experience with all the great gymnasts, and I really enjoyed myself.”

Kaylia Nemour may have stood on the podium alone, but she clearly wasn’t alone in spirit. With Simone Biles in her corner, it was a moment for a true sportsman. Now, months later, seeing Nemour visit Biles’ home gym and bond with her mom feels like a full-circle moment in a sport that’s all about legacy and lifting each other up!