PARIS — Simone Biles captivated the audience at the Bercy Arena Thursday night not only with her stunning gymnastics performance but also with a dazzling accessory. Before securing her second all-around Olympic gold medal and the ninth of her illustrious career, Biles made a statement with a striking diamond-encrusted GOAT necklace.
The 27-year-old gymnast, renowned for her extraordinary achievements, decided to showcase the necklace if her performance lived up to her high standards. As Biles claimed her gold medal, she proudly displayed the necklace—a glittering tribute to her status as the Greatest Of All Time.
“My GOAT necklace is just kind of an ode,” Biles shared. “Some people love it and some people hate it, so it’s like the best of both worlds. I was like, ‘OK, if it goes well, we’ll wear the GOAT necklace. I know people will go crazy over it.’”
The necklace, designed by Janet Heller Fine Jewelry, is a masterpiece with 546 diamonds meticulously set to reflect Biles’ dedication and the inspiring spirit she brings to gymnastics. The jewelry company praised the piece, noting it embodies the perseverance and excellence that Biles represents.
This isn’t the first time Biles has embraced the GOAT moniker. Leading up to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, she frequently sported leotards adorned with a goat’s head outlined in rhinestones and shared social media posts featuring a stuffed goat. However, such references were less frequent after the Tokyo Games and her subsequent two-year break from competitive gymnastics.
Today, Biles’ claim to the GOAT title is indisputable. With 39 Olympic and world championship medals and the potential to add three more before the 2024 Paris Olympics conclude, she remains the most decorated gymnast in history. Her teammate, Jordan Chiles, even suggested that Biles’ GOAT status should be recognized beyond the gymnastics world, calling her “the greatest of the greats.”
Reflecting on her achievements, Biles expressed humility and surprise. “At the end of the day, it is crazy that I am in the conversation of greatest of all athletes,” she said. “I still think that I’m Simone Biles from Spring, Texas that loves to flip.”
As Biles continues to shine both on and off the mat, her GOAT necklace remains a symbol of her unparalleled success and the admiration she has earned across the globe.
