Simone Biles Flaunts Assets In Skimpy Bikini, But Fans Label Her As 'Gross'

By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on September 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

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She’s no stranger to the spotlight, but this time Simone Biles is making headlines for what she’s wearing off the mat. The 28-year-old gymnastics legend, fresh off her history-making run at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she claimed three gold medals (team, individual all-around, vault) and one silver (floor exercise), lit up Instagram with a daring bikini snap that has fans sharply divided. The photo shows Biles soaking up some well-earned downtime, rocking a skimpy designer two-piece while lounging on neon green pillows with a cocktail in hand. Her toned abs, sculpted legs, and gold accessories made the post feel more glam shoot than casual day out, while oversized shades and braided hair tied the look together.

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Fans Defend Simone Biles After Troll Calls Her ‘Gross’ In Bikini Photo

But if the outfit was meant to be a flex, the comments section had other ideas. While plenty of fans cheered her on with fire emojis and “queen” declarations, not everyone was impressed. One critic bluntly called her “gross”, sparking a wave of backlash from supporters who were quick to clap back. “She’s got more gold medals than you’ve got followers,” one fan fired back, while another added, “She’s living her best life, let her.”

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Biles Lounges In Leopard Bikini

Back in February, the gymnastics icon dropped a sultry shot lounging poolside in a leopard-print bikini, and her followers went wild. Reclining on a wooden deck with a glass of champagne within arm’s reach, Biles exuded total confidence as she served fierce vacation energy against a lush green backdrop.

The caption, “copycat,” matched the mood perfectly, and fans flooded her comments with love. One follower gushed, “We love you!!!!” But it was her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, who delivered the most viral reaction, simply commenting, “My queen,” which instantly racked up nearly 1,000 likes on its own.

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Simone Biles’ Bikini Throwback Goes Viral With Iconic ‘Bikini Body’ Caption

Biles has never been shy about keeping it real with her followers, and a bikini throwback from May 2020 proves it. The gymnast shared a no-nonsense message alongside a chic striped two-piece, captioning the snap, “how to get a bikini body…. put a bikini on your body.”

The photo shows a then-23-year-old Biles reclining effortlessly on a poolside lounge chair, rocking dark sunglasses and a confident smirk as she showed off her toned abs and signature belly button piercing. The candid vibe, paired with her playful caption, instantly resonated with fans. One follower praised her with a simple “Periodtttt!!!” while another crowned her a “BEAUTIFUL QUEEN.”

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Biles’ Neon Green Bikini Post Racks Up 290K Likes

Biles also gave fans a flash of neon when she posted a bold bikini shot in September 2020 that instantly set her comments section ablaze. The gymnast posed confidently in a bright green two-piece that showed off her sculpted abs and toned legs, pairing the look with dark sunglasses and a casual top knot. Standing against a sunlit wall with her reflection behind her, Biles’ effortless cool made the photo feel like it could’ve been pulled straight from a magazine spread.

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The caption, or lack of it, added to the fun. Biles cheekily wrote “{insert caption later}”, letting the picture speak for itself, and her followers wasted no time filling in the blanks. One fan gushed, “YAW ABS COULD NEVER,” while another chimed in with, “Ok flat stomach! We see you!!!” The post quickly soared past 290,000 likes, proving that Biles doesn’t need words to break the internet.

Simone Biles Sticks Out Tongue In Playful Bikini Snap

Simone Biles showed off her fun side in a cheeky February 2024 upload that had her fans grinning ear-to-ear. The gymnast posed in a retro-inspired black-and-white bikini with button details, sticking her tongue out playfully while rocking oversized black sunglasses. Her caption, “tis the sea-sun to wear bikinis,” perfectly matched the carefree vibe as she lounged against a wicker chair.

The post quickly drew more than 107,000 likes, with her comments section filling up with love. One fan gushed, “The cutest bikini ever,” while another raved, “You are just the cutest… your personality shines!!” Biles’ necklace reading “Owens” was another standout detail, a sweet nod to her NFL husband Jonathan Owens, making the look not just stylish but personal.

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