Olympian Simone Biles mistaken for kid on plane – offered a colouring book by flight attendant
She got a mimosa instead After collecting her Presidential Medal of Freedom, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles was mistaken for a child on a flight and offered a colouring book to pass the time. The 25-year-old four-time gold medalist was collecting the Presidential medal on July 7 before boarding a flight home. Taking to Instagram to […]
3 years ago
Russian gymnast wears national war symbol while sharing podium with Ukrainian rival
He was competing a World Cup event in Doha A Russian gymnast has sparked fury after he wore a Russian war symbol on his shirt while sharing the podium with a Ukrainian competitor. Ivan Kuliak finished third on the parallel bars at a World Cup event in Doha, with Ukrainian Ilia Kovtun topping the podium […]
4 years ago
Piers Morgan is predictably fuming at Simone Biles being crowned athlete of the year
Piers Morgan takes to Twitter, again… Piers Morgan has taken to Twitter to once again whine and complain, this time about Simone Biles being crowned TIME magazine’s Athlete of the Year. Ridiculous. We should celebrate winning in sport – not quitting. https://t.co/sYbaY6WtdX — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 9, 2021 While Morgan was vocal during the […]
4 years ago
Simone Biles wins bronze in women’s beam final
Biles takes bronze Simone Biles, who hit headlines last week following her withdrawal from the competition, has won Bronze at the Tokyo 2020 games. Biles dominated the news cycle last week after she withdrew from her second event to focus on her mental health. The move was applauded by the masses but unfortunately criticised by […]
5 years ago
Costa Rican gymnast ends Olympics floor routine by taking the knee
She deliberately incorporated the gesture into her routine. Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado ended her floor routine at the Tokyo Olympics by taking a knee and raising a fist towards the sky, in a tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement. The 18-year-old is the first gymnast from Costa Rica to qualify for an Olympics, […]
5 years ago