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Out $200 and Up 3 Medals Simone Biles Dons a new Role After the US Classic

Published 08/08/2023, 7:51 PM EDT

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Simone Biles is a name that continues to captivate hearts and evoke awe in the world of gymnastics. Her most recent victory at the 2023 Core Hydration Classic was an unequivocal declaration of her superior skill. Simone Biles soared to victory with a remarkable score of 59.1, cementing her status as a true sports icon.

However, as her journey to Paris 2024 continues, she’s now $200 poorer and 3 medals richer, and recent hints in a video suggest that she’s been training for Nationals. We also get a peek into Simone Biles’s quirky behind-the-scenes training and how she manages to take on a never-seen-before role.

Simone Biles becomes an interviewer

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In her latest TikTok escapade, Biles returns to the training grounds at the World Champions Center, this time accompanied by Zoe Miller. The duo’s camaraderie shines as they orchestrate a jovial mock interview, accompanied by playful drumrolls from fellow gymnasts Brooke Pierson, Tiana Sumanasekera, and Jordan Chiles. The video takes an unexpected twist with the arrival of Cecile Canqueteau-Landi, a 1996 Olympian for France and the Program Director and Optional Team Coach at WCC. Amidst light-hearted skincare jests and giggles, Simone Biles comes ahead of the camera to ask Cecile a question, takes a red foam block as her mic, and proceeds to ask Cecile, “How do you feel that WCC swept the podium?”

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This was in context with the athlete from WCC who exceeded expectations at the 2023 Core Hydration Classic. Cecile replied, saying, “I’m pretty excited about it. I mean, I don’t know why we didn’t expect it, but I’m excited for everybody, and hopefully, we can repeat that later in the month.” Simone Biles goes on to ask her, “How do we prepare to go into the championships now?” Cecile replies, “We’re going to keep doing what we’ve been doing: working hard every day and having fun.” The fun video then reveals glimpses of Simone Biles’ prowess as she does a wolf turn on the balance beam. The fun vlog doesn’t end there. Then Simone Biles is in a frame with Zoe Miller, and Simone Biles says, “Meet recap.”

Biles and Miller share their favorite moment from the 2023 Classic

Biles continues by saying, “My favorite part of the meet was being out there but also competing my double pike on vault. I was a little nervous, but it went well”. Zoe Miller hilariously said when the camera pointed at her, “We all know what my favorite part was.” Simone Biles chimed in and said, “That money!” In context to the little twerk she did after she landed her dismount. Simone Biles and Zoe Miller had bet $200 if she would do the dance. Simone Biles ended up losing the bet. Simone Biles then asked Zoe Miller, “The people want to know how you’re going to spend your $200.”

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To which Zoe Miller said, “I’m going to save it and open a retirement account,” jokingly. She continued, “I’m joking, I actually don’t really have plans for it at the moment. I think I’m just going to save it, keep it in my wallet, and then figure out what to do with it.” In her concluding statement, Biles leaves viewers with a smile, marked by chalk-stained hands and a sense of accomplishment.

World Champions Centre (WCC), located in Spring, Texas, Biles’ home turf saw its athletes shine bright in the national spotlight. With names like Dulcy Caylor, Tiana Sumanasekera, Jordan Chiles, Zoe Miller, Joscelyn Roberson, Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos, and Brooke Pierson, WCC athletes etched their mark into the Nationals.

Read more: LSU’s Highest Paid Athlete Sends Two Word Message to Simone Biles’ Favorite Teammate Suni Lee

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These gymnastic dynamos with Biles, under the guidance of Canqueteau-Landi, are poised to take the grand stage at the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California. Gymnastics enthusiasts are primed to witness the journey toward Paris unfold at the SAP Center. The playful bets, the laughter, and the shared moments embody the essence of camaraderie that makes the gymnastics world a community like no other.

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a pro-writer for Essentially Sports. Having contributed to movies and web series, Christaline delved into sports journalism and like the puck on the ice, has been a force to be reckoned with in the US sports arena. Her experience in writing about the latest WSL event, the recent track and field record, and creative gymnastics routines, found her digging deeper into the minds of legends like Kelly Slater, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles.
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Anupama Ghosh