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Simone Biles is the GOAT, and she has a new gold medal and a special diamond accessory to prove it. After winning the individual all-around final for women’s gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics today, Biles—who now has more Olympic medals than any other U.S. gymnast in history—proudly showed off her prize while rocking a goat pendant necklace.
As she posed alongside silver medal winner Rebeca Andrade of Brazil and bronze medal winner Suni Lee from Team USA, the sparkler shimmered against camera flashes. The piece was made custom by Janet Heller Fine Jewelry and features a whopping 546 diamonds. Heller took to Instagram earlier this week to show off the design, writing, “In the realm of gymnastics, few names resonate as profoundly as Simone Biles. As she graces the Paris 2024 Olympics, her journey is not just one of medals and records, but of breaking barriers and redefining the sport. To commemorate her remarkable achievements and undeniable legacy, Simone Biles commissioned these exquisite pieces from Janet Heller Fine Jewelry.”
Heller broke down the details of the pendant, explaining that the “three-dimensional masterpiece embodies [Biles’] unparalleled status in gymnastics.” The gem was “crafted with meticulous precision” and “reflects her dedication, perseverance, and the spirit that has inspired generations,” the jeweler added.
Biles and Lee had us feeling proud to be American when they solidified their top winning spots with strong floor routines. Their victories came after they already won gold during the women’s gymnastics team event on Tuesday, which saw them compete with Team USA’s Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera.
After the big moment, Biles gushed over her team’s win via Instagram with an iconically shady caption. “Lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions ❤️🥇,” Biles wrote, taking aim at former teammate McKayla Skinner, who dissed the team in a since-deleted YouTube video.
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“Besides Simone, I feel like the talent and the depth just isn’t like what it used to be. I just notice, like, I mean, obviously a lot of girls don’t work as hard,” Skinner said. She previously expressed regret over her comments, stating, “It was not my intention to offend or disrespect any of the athletes or take away from their hard work,” on July 6, but it’s clear the damage was already done.
