Simone Biles, the eight-time Olympic medalist and celebrated gymnast, recently proved why she remains the reigning queen of her sport. Amidst the intense competition at the Paris Olympics, where she led Team USA to a gold medal in the women’s gymnastics all-around team final, Biles took a moment to address some unwarranted online criticism regarding her appearance.
On July 30, as the pressure of the Olympics mounted, Biles faced an unexpected distraction: online comments about her hair.
With temperatures soaring and no air conditioning on the team bus, Biles shared a video on her Instagram Story showing herself cooling off with a mini fan. In her post, she addressed the chatter head-on: “Don’t come for me about my hair,” she wrote, adding, “IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC & it’s like 9,000 degrees. Oh & a 45 min ride.” She further emphasized her point with a kiss emoji and a direct message, “Next time you wanna comment on a black girl’s hair.
JUST DON’T.”
This powerful statement was not just a defense but a declaration of self-assuredness. As Biles and her teammates—Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, and Hezly Rivera—competed, the focus shifted back to their performance rather than personal critiques. The team’s gold medal victory reaffirmed their dominance and silenced any doubts about their abilities.
Following the win, Simone continued to showcase her unapologetic confidence on social media.
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