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Simone Biles' niece Ronni has shown her support for her aunt with a special outfit.
Last week, Simone’s brother Ronald and his wife Sammi shared a video on Instagram of Ronni cheering on his aunt, who was competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. While the U.S. women’s gymnastics team’s Olympic journey has come to an end, Simone did win four medals during the Games, including three golds.
In Ronald and Sammi's Instagram video, Ronni can be seen cheering on Team USA, as the little girl wore a miniature version of Biles' red, white and blue leotard, adorned with silver stars. Sammi then joked about her daughter's outfit and her excitement about the Olympics.
“Competing for the United States of America, Ronni Biles!” she said, as her daughter stood on a bed, clapping and smiling.
Sammi and Ronald congratulated the American gymnasts as the video was shared just before Simone competed in the all-around final on July 30. During that event, Team USA won gold.
“Team LFGGGG at last,” the caption reads. “Do it for the little girl in you all… We love you and support you no matter what!!!”
Sammi then greeted Team USA, including Jordan Chiles and Ronni's “auntie” Simone. “We'll be cheering loud and proud at Bercy Arena,” the caption continued.
The mother concluded by expressing her gratitude to popular gymnastics apparel brand GK Elite, who made Ronni's leotard and helped her “look like all the queens on the track.”
In the comments, fans gushed over Ronni's outfit and the sweet video of her cheering on Team USA.
“This… on repeat!!” Today Presenter Hoda Kotb wrote, while another Instagram user added: “Are you kidding me? I'm obsessed, she's gorgeous.”
A third added: “OMG that mini outfit she’s wearing is so cute! Perfect score, lady!”
In November 2022, Simone took to Instagram to celebrate the arrival of her niece. She shared a photo of herself holding the newborn baby in her arms at the hospital, alongside another snap of Ronni's hand around her aunt's finger.
“My precious niece made her debut on Friday. I am so proud to be your niece and I am excited to spoil you!” the Olympian wrote in the caption. “Congratulations to my brother @rbiles2 and my sister-in-law @ivfbelieveinbabybiles.”
On August 5, Simone’s competitions at the 2024 Summer Olympics came to a close as she won a silver medal during the floor exercise round, while Chiles took bronze and Brazil’s Rebecca Andrade took gold. The group collectively created Olympic history, becoming the first all-black podium finisher in men’s or women’s gymnastics.
As the three women took the podium for the medal ceremony, Simone and Chiles bowed sweetly to Andrade on the Olympic platform, prompting fans around the world to share their adoration for Team USA's display of sportsmanship.
During her time in Paris, Simone also spoke candidly about her experiences as an Olympic athlete. One day, after winning the gold medal in the individual show jumping event, she turned to X to make an announcement about a question she no longer wants to answer.
“You guys really need to stop asking athletes what comes next after winning a medal at the Olympics,” she wrote. “Let us enjoy the moment we have worked our whole lives for.”
At a press conference after her vault victory, she also spoke about her Olympic future. When asked directly if she would compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, she said: “Never say never.”
“The next Olympics will be at home, so you never know,” she added: “But I'm getting very old.”
