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After Reuniting With Aly Raisman, Simone Biles “Bittersweet” With Fellow Olympian

Published 11/14/2023, 7:19 AM EST

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Some bonds truly stand the test of time. And one such friendship is that of gymnastics icons Simone Biles and Aly Raisman. The 2016 Olympic teammates have remained close over the years, despite Raisman’s retirement in 2020 and Biles continuing to dominate as the undisputed GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in the sport.

The friendship has blossomed beyond the gymnastics floor, and the two share a close bond with each other. Raisman even attended Biles’ wedding to Jonathan Owens, and the two legends often surprise fans with their surprise meet-ups. However, in one such recent reunion, Biles was left with mixed emotions upon meeting Risaman.

Simone Biles left “Bittersweet” with Aly Raisman

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The two Olympic teammates, who shared the stage in the 2016 Games, recently met up in an epic off-the-mat moment that left Biles with mixed emotions. The two were dressed in white bathrobes with their hair and makeup on fleek and posed together in a carousel post uploaded by Biles to Instagram. The two smiled from ear to ear, posing together and showing off their strong bond. Biles, reflecting on their transformation over the years, captioned the image, “Getting ready together looks so different now,” accompanied by an emotional emoji and a heart.

 

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Biles even shared the image on her Instagram stories and wrote alongside the picture, “Bittersweet”. The adorable carousel of the two images ignited excitement in fans’ hearts to see the two legends together once more. The images came after the pair were recently spotted in Biles’s famous “GRWM” videos on TikTok.

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Biles – the TikTok beauty guru

Simone Biles, along with being the most decorated gymnast of all time, is now not just a gymnastic legend but also a burgeoning beauty guru. She has seamlessly transitioned into sharing her pre-event beauty routines with millions of fans. From the Core Hydration Classic to the World Championships, Biles takes fans behind the scenes to show her entire process of getting ready, while she even shares her heart-to-heart emotions with fans. Recently, Simone had Raisman star in one such video while the two recorded themselves getting ready.

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Raisman and Biles were seen in a bathroom wearing white robes, and then the video transitioned to them dolled up to head out. Biles even used the hashtag Rio Olympics 2016 since that was the last time she and Raisman had competed in the Olympic Games together. While Biles typically features her current teammate and close friend Zoe Miller in these videos, the inclusion of Raisman harkened back to a different era, evoking memories of the times when Biles and Raisman prepared for competitions together.

Read more: After Openly Challenging Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles Shadows Husband in His Own Sport

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The term “bittersweet” used by Biles in her caption resonated deeply with fans, acknowledging the passage of time and the evolution of their journeys. However, amidst the growth and change, the one constant has been their unflinching bond and friendship.

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Christaline Meyers

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Hello there! I'm Christaline Meyers, a Olympics Sports Writer for Essentially Sports. As an ardent lover of the sporting world, I've found my home in the dazzling world of Gymnastics, where elegance meets athleticism in gravity-defying routines. But my passion doesn't stop there; I'm a sports enthusiast with a taste for the wild waves of surfing, the thrill of Alpine Skiing, and the street-smart moves of skateboarding.
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