The 2024 Paris Olympics ended nearly a month ago, but we will never get over Simone Biles’ breathtaking performances. As usual, this superstar athlete swept the floor with her moves, bringing her total to 11 Olympic medals — seven gold, two silver, and two bronze. Between all of these medals, and becoming the first to pull off a move now called The Biles, it’s no wonder that Simone Biles wears a goat necklace.
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Okay, so that might not make much sense if you aren’t aware of the acronym G.O.A.T. It means “greatest of all time” and is used to praise talented folks. This can include talented folks from all backgrounds, like musicians, actors, and athletes. This alone clears up any confusion as to why Biles would wear a necklace like this. But the full story behind what inspired Biles to wear it is absolutely hilarious. Find out why from the Olympic star herself in the video below!
@fallontonight @Simone Biles explains the story behind her iconic diamond goat necklace! #FallonTonight #TonightShow #SimoneBiles #ParisOlympics #USA #Gymnastics #GOAT #JimmyFallon ♬ original sound – FallonTonight
Simone Biles Proves, Once Again, Why She Will Always be the G.O.A.T.
What an absolute icon, right? Fans are loving the way Biles has embraced all the well-deserved love and praise that gets thrown her way. Plus, she’s been called the G.O.A.T. for so long, Biles wearing that necklace feels like a sweet way to acknowledge the connection her fans feel with her.
That said, fans aren’t just loving the sweet reason Biles has that necklace. They are also loving that she’s also motivated by annoying her haters, too!
“And this is why we LOVE Simone,” one fan writes in the comment section of the video, with another adding, “I love the pettiness.”
“I literally love her. SHE IS THE GOAT!!” a third person shares. “The most highly decorated gymnast of all time.”
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