Simone Biles brought Instagram her own little ray of sunshine on Wednesday. The world’s most decorated gymnast has mostly been making headlines this month for her jaw-dropping home gymnastics videos – the 23-year-old removing her pants while doing the Handstand Challenge currently sits at 2 million views.
Simone updated her account earlier today, opting for a low-key selfie as she enjoyed the fresh air from her quarantine location. COVID-19 sees Simone social distancing like the rest of the athletic world. Racking up over 52,000 likes in an hour, the 30-time World and Olympic medalist seemed to have Instagram agreeing with her.
Simone’s photo was low-frills. She was sitting on grass and backed by a brick wall, blue skies, and treetops as she snapped herself in front of an edgy outdoor and segmented mirror.
The killer muscles were on show, though. Simone was rocking a super-tiny pair of Daisy Dukes as she sat planted on the lawn, also flaunting her muscle machine of an upper body via a skin-tight and long-sleeved black top. Long-braided hair, the stunner’s gorgeous smile, and white sneakers completed the unfussy vibe.
“Whatever makes you feel the sun from the inside out, chase that,” Simone wrote.
Views to Simone’s latest videos have proven just how popular her content is. Simone has under 4 million Instagram followers, nonetheless having surpassed the 2-million view mark for her Handstand Challenge. Likewise popular has been a steely-strong video of the star balancing on a piece of floor equipment in her kitchen – Simone was seen swinging her legs out and upwards to form a split as she balanced upside down earlier this month.
That video, too, sits at over 2 million views.
Prior to the 2020 Olympics being postponed on account of the coronavirus, Simone was interviewed as she prepped for the Tokyo event. The star spoke of the biggest pressure she’s faced.
“Probably ‘Skinner is better. Especially being an athlete. You want to still be fit but you want to be thin. But there’s a good balance and I feel like at 22, I’ve found it,” she said.
“I feel like [beauty] starts from the inside and then you can portray that to the outside,” she continued. “I think I feel most beautiful whenever I’m just at home, no makeup, hair in a bun, because that’s like the real, raw beauty of myself,” Simone added.
Simone is packing a punch on social media. Recent posts have seen the star marking her partner status with sportswear giant Nike, with Simone also having landed herself a deal with beauty brand SK-II. Nike seems most prominent, though, with the Handstand Video showing Simone in a white Nike sports bra – the famous logo also manifested in a pre-quarantine workout photo posted yesterday.
Celebrities are also following this girl. Simone’s Instagram is followed by stars including Halle Berry, Nicki Minaj, Hailey Bieber, and Olivia Munn.
