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Before clinching gold in the women's artistic gymnastics all-around final on August 1, Simone Biles received a heartfelt tribute from Beyoncé. The 42-year-old singer narrated a video for NBC that chronicled Biles' journey to the 2024 Olympic Games.The video opens with Beyoncé singing the first verse of her song "JUST FOR FUN," featuring Willie Jones, and transitions to footage of Biles, 27, competing. "Let's talk about power because, really, that's what this story is about," says Beyoncé. "Physical power, its beauty, its wonder, the way it never stops amazing you. Then there's spiritual power, the kind that really matters. The power you can't see, only sense. The power you need in those moments when life goes a little sideways on you."
The narrative highlights Biles' struggles, including her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to the twisties, a mental block that can affect gymnasts. Beyoncé continues, "And, of course, lasting power. Only a select few know what it feels like to get to the top, stay there, and somehow keep getting better."
Beyoncé praises Biles' resilience and inspiration, noting, "Simone Biles inspires me, and I'm pretty sure she inspires you, too. Such confidence in her strength, such beauty in her power, such a great lesson in her story. Brilliance doesn't come easy. Gold can be a hell of a journey, and the greatest of all time is willing to put that title on the line every time she walks out there. Take your best shot, world. She's ready for you."
Biles, who also won gold in the women's team final with teammates Jade Carey, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera, is making history as the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history.
The narrative highlights Biles' struggles, including her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to the twisties, a mental block that can affect gymnasts. Beyoncé continues, "And, of course, lasting power. Only a select few know what it feels like to get to the top, stay there, and somehow keep getting better."
Beyoncé praises Biles' resilience and inspiration, noting, "Simone Biles inspires me, and I'm pretty sure she inspires you, too. Such confidence in her strength, such beauty in her power, such a great lesson in her story. Brilliance doesn't come easy. Gold can be a hell of a journey, and the greatest of all time is willing to put that title on the line every time she walks out there. Take your best shot, world. She's ready for you."
Biles, who also won gold in the women's team final with teammates Jade Carey, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera, is making history as the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history.