Prior to winning the gold medal in the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around final on Thursday, August 1, at the 2024 Olympic Games, Simone Biles received emotional support from Beyoncé in a touching video. The motivational video, which featured “JUST FOR FUN” by Cowboy Carter as the background music, emphasized the famous athlete’s path to the Olympics.
Beyoncé said, “Let’s talk about power because, really, that’s what this story is about,” over video of Biles performing. Physical strength, its wonder, beauty, and the way it never ceases to astound you. Next is spiritual power—the type that matters most. The strength you sense, but cannot see. The strength you require when life takes a turn for the worst, the icon stated in the ad.
Notably, the movie featured footage from the Olympics in Tokyo, where Biles pulled out because she was experiencing “the twisties,” a disorienting illness that impacted her sense of space. And, of course, enduring strength. Beyoncé went on, “Only a chosen few understand what it’s like to reach the top, remain there, and somehow keep improving.
“Simone Biles motivates me, and I have a good feeling she motivates you as well. She said, “Such beauty in her power, such confidence in her strength, and such a great lesson in her story.” “World, give it your best try. She’s all set for you.
Beyoncé assisted in introducing Team USA during NBC and Peacock’s primetime broadcast of the Opening Ceremony on July 26, despite the fact that she did not attend the Olympics. The pop icon complimented athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Katie Ledecky, and the men’s and women’s gymnastics teams throughout the entrance.
Along with competing in the women’s team final in Paris, Biles guided her group, which also included Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, and Jade Carey, to a gold medal. She became the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history as a result of the triumph.
