This summer, Simone Biles made headlines for her incredible gymnastic feats after punching her ticket to Paris for the Summer Olympics. She, once again, made her country proud by bringing home several medals and shutting down haters in the process. Shortly, after the games ended, though, Biles caught flak for a different reason. The decorated athlete attended a preseason game for the Chicago Bears, of which her husband is a member. Biles went viral for attending the home game decked out in Green Bay Packers merchandise, and she’s now responded to the chatter.
Sports fans surely know that the Bears and Packers share a storied rivalry. With that, Simone Biles surely stirred the pot when she rolled up to Chicago’s Soldier Field sporting green, yellow and white. Of course, what added insult to injury is the fact that the 27-year-old gymnast’s hubby, Jonathan Owens, plays safety for the Bears. Biles addressed her viral brouhaha while chatting with TMZ Sports and, asked if she bought some Chicago gear, she gave a direct answer:
Yes, I have plenty now! So don’t you worry, guys!
On that note, it would seem that the next time Bears fans see the seven-time gold medal winner at a home game, she’ll surely be sporting blue and orange. Even I have to admit that her wardrobe snafu was a bit awkward. However, as she’s proven before, the Texas native can roll with the punches, as she took the online backlash from fans in stride. Her jovial response to the question regarding Bears gear also suggests that she can be upbeat about the matter.
You can relive some of Ms. Biles’ best moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics by streaming them with a Peacock subscription. Also, be aware that the second part of her docuseries, Simon Biles Rising, is set to debut for Netflix subscription holders on October 25.
More to come…
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