Before clinching gold at the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around final on Thursday, August 1, Simone Biles was honored by Beyoncé.
The 42-year-old singer narrated a heartwarming video documenting Biles’ journey to the 2024 Olympic Games for NBC.
The video opens with the 32-time Grammy winner singing the initial verse of her song “JUST FOR FUN” from Cowboy Carter, which includes Willie Jones.
“Let’s talk about power because, really, that’s what this story is about,” says Beyoncé as footage of Biles, 27, competing comes on screen. “Physical power, its beauty, its wonder, the way it never stops amazing you. Then there’s spiritual power, the kind that really matters. The power you can’t see, only sense. The power you need in those moments when life goes a little sideways on you.”
In the Tokyo Olympics footage, Biles had to step back due to the twisties issue.
“And, of course, lasting power. Only a select few know what it feels like to get to the top and stay there and somehow keep getting better” says Beyoncé as footage of Biles throughout various practices begins to play.
“Simone Biles inspires me, and I’m pretty sure she inspires you, too. Such confidence in her strength, such beauty in her power, such a great lesson in her story,” the musician continues.
” Brilliance, it doesn’t come easy. Gold can be a hell of a journey, and the greatest of all time is willing to put that title on the line every time she walks out there. Take your best shot world. She’s ready for you.”
Although Beyoncé didn’t attend the Olympics, she introduced Team USA in a clip during NBCUniversal’s primetime coverage of the opening ceremony.
Currently, Biles is making history at the 2024 Olympic Games, securing a gold medal in the women’s team final alongside Jade Carey, Sunisa “Suni” Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera.
This victory has solidified Biles as the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history.
The 42-year-old singer narrated a heartwarming video documenting Biles’ journey to the 2024 Olympic Games for NBC.
The video opens with the 32-time Grammy winner singing the initial verse of her song “JUST FOR FUN” from Cowboy Carter, which includes Willie Jones.
“Let’s talk about power because, really, that’s what this story is about,” says Beyoncé as footage of Biles, 27, competing comes on screen. “Physical power, its beauty, its wonder, the way it never stops amazing you. Then there’s spiritual power, the kind that really matters. The power you can’t see, only sense. The power you need in those moments when life goes a little sideways on you.”
In the Tokyo Olympics footage, Biles had to step back due to the twisties issue.
“And, of course, lasting power. Only a select few know what it feels like to get to the top and stay there and somehow keep getting better” says Beyoncé as footage of Biles throughout various practices begins to play.
“Simone Biles inspires me, and I’m pretty sure she inspires you, too. Such confidence in her strength, such beauty in her power, such a great lesson in her story,” the musician continues.
” Brilliance, it doesn’t come easy. Gold can be a hell of a journey, and the greatest of all time is willing to put that title on the line every time she walks out there. Take your best shot world. She’s ready for you.”
Although Beyoncé didn’t attend the Olympics, she introduced Team USA in a clip during NBCUniversal’s primetime coverage of the opening ceremony.
Currently, Biles is making history at the 2024 Olympic Games, securing a gold medal in the women’s team final alongside Jade Carey, Sunisa “Suni” Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera.
This victory has solidified Biles as the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history.
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