WATCH: Simone Biles Surprises Young Gymnasts at Tour Photo Shoot: “You Guys Look Amazing!”

Published 12/04/2021, 8:30 AM EST

As the Gold Over America Tour carries on, Simone Biles continues to inspire and attract younger generations towards the sport. Not only with her performances but even with her heroics outside of sport, her influence as a global celebrity is at an all-time high as she continues to gain plaudits.

As she withdrew from gymnastics competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, she influenced athletes around the world to speak up about their mental health struggles. Notably, in a wonderful gesture, she recently surprised young athletes from the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation.

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Simone Biles surprises young fans

The foundation helps many unprivileged kids to develop themselves through gymnastics activities. During a photoshoot for Athleta, the young kids were busy posing behind the backdrop, getting clicked. However, when the photographer mentioned how one person was missing from the photograph, Simone Biles came forward, leaving the kids shellshocked.

Witnessing the GOAT in her gymnastics attire, the young children could not believe their eyes, standing up close to their favorite star.

“Are you shocked? Was it a good surprise?” said Biles.

Moreover, she complimented them on the way they looked and interacted with the kids. Simone is one of the most influential people in the world right now and her impact on her fans is unmatchable. Notably, for the same, she was also named as one of People Magazine’s 2021 People of the Year.

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Why do Gymnasts Quit?

Biles opens up on her struggles

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As she withdrew from different events at Tokyo Olympics 2020, Biles spoke about the pressures she faced during the sporting event. Due to a case of ‘twisties’, she withdrew from the games and is yet to compete again professionally. Recently, she spoke about being courageous, and how it felt to be able to speak about her problems.

“Now, internally, I know who I am and what I want to do. That’s probably one of the first times in my career where I felt courageous and I felt like I had got to speak up for myself. [I] definitely can walk away from Tokyo, feeling courage, feeling at ease. And I did everything I could,” said Biles.

The talented gymnast continues to develop and become an advocate for mental health struggles for people around the world. At just 24, Simone Biles has outdone herself and is deservingly regarded as the GOAT of gymnastics. However, do you think she will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

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Jacob Gijy is a US Sports and NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Gijy finished his Masters in Counselling Psychology and worked in a hospital for 2 years before his passion for sports compelled him to find his way to sports journalism. A fan of the great Tim Duncan, he is always ready to pick up a debate with anyone who does not offer the center the respect he deserves.

WATCH: Simone Biles Surprises Young Gymnasts at Tour Photo Shoot: “You Guys Look Amazing!”

Simone Biles surprises young fans

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Biles opens up on her struggles