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“Huge Congrats” Simone Biles’s Best Friend Pens Down a Heartfelt Message as She Wins an Award for Snapchat Series

Published 03/02/2023, 5:30 AM EST

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While Simone Biles has won several Olympic medals in gymnastics, this is not her only achievement. Recently, she won an award for her Snapchat series, Daring Simone Biles. Released in August 2022, this series captures Biles’s exciting journey, where she takes on new challenges and tries new experiences. Celebrating this accomplishment, Biles’s best friend Rachel Moore congratulated Biles for achieving one more laurel. With this, she also shared a memorable throwback from the Snapchat series. 

Along with the Instagram post, Moore also shared this achievement of the gymnastics champion on her recent Instagram story. Reacting to Moore’s heartfelt message on Instagram, Biles also acknowledged Moore’s huge support through a heartwarming comment. So what was the award this series won and how did Biles react? Read on to find out! 

All details of Simone Biles’s incredible milestone and Rachel Moore’s wonderful throwback pictures of the Snapchat series 

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Moore captioned this Instagram post, “snapchat throwback bc daring simone won an NAACP award for outstanding short form series.” Further, she wrote, “huge congrats @simone biles.” The gymnast won this award at the 54th NAACP Awards ceremony. Every year, the American organization NAACP awards artists for their excellent performance in various fields such as theater, music, and literature. The winners are chosen by award organization members and fan votes.

Reacting to this post, Biles commented, “Rach out there with the ad libs always making sure it ran smooth.” Moore also played a huge role in ensuring that there were no glitches in this 10-episode series. 

With this, Moore also shared throwback pictures of the time the series was being produced. Wearing a black cap, yellow jacket, and black jeans, Moore has a huge smile on her face. Posing in a basketball court at twilight, Moore looks like she is enjoying herself. Before this medal, Biles also won a huge honor at the hands of American President Joe Biden. Shocked at this honor, the moment was unforgettable for the star gymnast. 

When Simone Biles received the highest civilian award at the hands of President Joe Biden 

In July 2022, Biles was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She received this medal not only for her contribution to gymnastics but also for being vocal about problems in society like mental health. Jubilant at this honor, Biles shared an Instagram post, expressing how she felt speechless.

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Later, responding to this honor, Biles related, “It’s kind of scary because it is the best award you can receive in your whole life, so now it’s kind of scary.” Alsothe gymnastics legend was the youngest to receive the award. 

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Watch This Story: Gymnast Queen Simone Biles Embarks on Unforgettable Trip to Belize 

The star gymnast’s two accolades are proof of her tremendous dedication and hard work in whichever field she performs in. Are you inspired by Simone Biles’s journey and achievements? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Priya Hinduja

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Priya Hinduja is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. Post pursuing her Master's Degree in English, she worked as an English language trainer at Osmos Club and also dabbled with marketing at Debugee Technologies Pvt Ltd for a year. With a keen interest in playing chess and badminton in her leisure time, she also follows the activities of Michael Phelps, whose story motivates and inspires her.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa