1 week Ago By Athlon Sports
Olympic champion Simone Biles is once again making headlines, but this time, it's not for a performance or award. The Olympic gymnastics legend shared a stunning photo with her longtime rival, Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade, which has captured the attention of fans worldwide.The two athletes were seen together in a rare moment of camaraderie.
Biles posted the photo on Instagram while in Madrid, where she and Andrade attended a Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao soccer match.The pictures, showing the two Olympic champions in a VIP suite, have sparked conversations among fans.
“I love this friendship,” one wrote.“Couldn’t even name a better duo if we tried,” another added.“Hey, you're so cuteee,” one chimed in.
“My fave in one photo,” an enthusiastic commenter said.“The best in the world!” a user celebrated the bond between the two gymnasts.“Omg! Two beautiful and talented girls,” a commenter praised.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by SIMONE BILES (@simonebiles)In the photo, Biles wore a stylish brown oversized leather coat paired with black attire and boots. Andrade, on the other hand, kept it casual with a white Emirates t-shirt styled as a crop top and denim jeans. The friendly photo comes just days after Biles received a well-deserved nod as one of TIME’s 100 most influential people.
Recently, she was also spotted at the 2025 TIME100 Gala in New York City, where she stunned in a metallic Oscar de la Renta mini dress.Simone Biles of the United States celebrates her gold medal during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena.Kyle Terada-Imagn ImagesBiles and Andrade share a special bond, as both were key players in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
While Biles took home a silver medal in the floor exercise, Andrade claimed the gold, narrowly edging out Biles by just 0.033 points. Looking forward, fans are hopeful that the two will face off again in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
In the meantime, Biles and Andrade’s friendship continues to thrive, showing that even fierce rivals can find common ground beyond the gym. Related: Simone Biles' Outfit for TIME 100 Gala is Turning Heads.
