Home

Olympics

“I’m Late”: After ‘Stealing’ Comment, Simone Biles Humbly Replies to a Fan

Published 03/19/2024, 1:30 AM EDT

Follow Us

Simone Biles is savoring precious moments before her husband Jonathan Owens flies to Chicago Bears. Recently, the couple enjoyed a romantic getaway in Oahu, Hawaii. But after a happy ending to this tropical vacation, the festivity extended with the most celebrated gymnast’s birthday bash. On March 14, Simone Biles completed her 27th spring, and the occasion held a special notation with many wishes from different fans.  

Recently, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles found herself at the center of a fun controversy when a fan humorously accused her of stealing the latter’s birthday. Biles didn’t wait to respond to her fan’s claim with a diplomatic approach.

Simone Biles’ reply to the “birthday stealer” fan comment 

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The gymnast shared her celebrations for her belated 27th birthday. Posting on Instagram, she wrote, “365 days but this one is mine 🎂🎉🍾🧁✨”. In just 2 hours, the post was showered with love and affection from her fans and other athletes. Amid this one of the fans whose birthday was on the day she shared the post reacted with a witty and sarcastic comment, “Not you stealing my birthday from me”. The 27-year-old gymnast replied to the comment, “@kalyn.www mines actually 3/14 so you’re good lol – happy birthday! im just late to posting”. 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles)

As Biles marked her birthday on March 14, her husband Jonathan Owen’s heart-warming post got a lot of eyes upon it. However, Biles forgot to share the moments from her precious day on the 14th itself and decided to post about it a few days later. While the late post drew a comment from a fan, her fitting reply was applaudable. 

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Olympics stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Simone Biles’ love and support for her fans

The gymnastic GOAT has always shown love towards her fans. She always shares her thoughts and feelings for her fans openly. One such incident took place in April 2023, when one fan posted a video of her daughter wearing the Simone Biles × Athleta T-shirt, with the caption, “We love you”. The gymnast re-shared the post to her story with an appreciative gesture.

Simone Biles Shares Jonathan Owens’ Luxurious Birthday Treat After His $4.5 Million Contract Signing

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

This wholesome nature of Simone Biles always wins hearts. Except for having so many achievements, the athlete has not lost touch with her fans and leaves no chance to do so even now. Even at the peak of her career right now, her ability to navigate such situations with grace and maturity solidifies her legacy as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.

Continue Reading: Simone Biles Shares Jonathan Owens’ Luxurious Birthday Treat After His $4.5 Million Contract Signing

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Anchal Ahuja

1,035Articles

One take at a time

Anchal Ahuja is a senior Olympic Sports Correspondent at EssentiallySports. With over 5 years of experience in journalism, Anchal decided to pursue her love for sports and cover various pathways of the Olympics. She actively covers swimming, track and field, and gymnastics.
Show More>

Edited by:

Suman Varandani