Simone Biles is feeling all the feels after a fifth gymnastics skill is named after her!
The 26-year-old athlete recently became the most decorated gymnast of all time at the World Gymnastics Championships.
After becoming the first woman to successfully perform the Yurchenko double pike during the championships, the National Gymnastics Board of Directors announced that the skill would be called “Biles II.”
Simone took to Instagram on Friday (October 13) to share her sweet reaction to the news.
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He posted a series of photographs capturing special moments at the championships in early October in Antwerp, Belgium.
“World Championships!!!!!” Simone wrote in her caption. “Wow, Antwerp will always hold a special place in my heart. The first time I got a skill with my name was in this arena and 10 years later I got my fifth skill with my name…”
She continued: “I am speechless. I feel honored. I am excited and blessed! Doing it for the girl who fell in love with the sport!!!!!”
Simone expressed her gratitude to the fans and followers. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support 🖤,” she concluded.
Earlier this month, the legendary gymnast revealed she wasn’t sure if she would return to the sport after taking time off.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn