“I… See Her As.. Intimidating Gold Medalist”: 19-Year-Old Fellow Gymnast Initially Feared Simone Biles’ Larger Than Sport Image

Published 08/14/2022, 8:45 AM EDT

A known name in the world of gymnastics, Simone Biles, needs no introduction. The Olympic Gold medalist has triumphed many hurdles to earn herself a global repute. The GOAT of gymnastics, Simone deserves praise for her humility and humbleness.

In an interview, fellow gymnast Sunisa Lee narrated her interaction with Simone. She went into great detail and thanked Simone for her help.

Simone Biles, the friend.

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2020 was a tough year for Sunisa Lee. Braving personal and professional setbacks, she was gearing up for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics 2021. The young gymnast was having a tough time. This was when Simone became one of Lee’s biggest sources of support.

Lee revealed that the two bonded during 2020. She said, “I’ve talked to Simone Biles a lot, and it’s really nice to get to know her in this way because she was my idol.” Simone herself was going through a lot during the said time, but that did not stop her from supporting Lee.

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Lee recalls how Simone became her friend during those difficult times. She says, “I used to see her as this intimidating gold medalist, but now she’s a friend.”

Whether professional or personal, Simone Biles never fails to earn admiration for her strong personality and life choices.

Simone is a living legend of gymnastics

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American artistic gymnast Simone Biles is well-known for winning the individual gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games. She is an artistic gymnast who weaves magic on the floor, vault, and all-around events.

Biles has won 32 medals at the Olympics and World Championships. She holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals earned by a female American in a single competition.

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Simone is only the sixth woman in history to win both the individual all-around gold medal at the World Championship and an Olympic medal. As of now, she is preparing for her big day with her fiance Jonathan Owens. Family, friends, and fans are excited to see Simon start a new phase in her life soon!

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Written by:

Mubhaswara Ahamed is working as a US Sports Author for Essentially Sports. Having completed a Grad degree in English Literature from Calcutta University, Mubhaswara was introduced to the world of sports by her father. She always had a passion for games.

Edited by:

Rupak Kumar Jha

“I… See Her As.. Intimidating Gold Medalist”: 19-Year-Old Fellow Gymnast Initially Feared Simone Biles’ Larger Than Sport Image

Simone Biles, the friend.

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Simone is a living legend of gymnastics