The legendary status of Simone Biles continues to grow! Biles, 26, shared her emotional reaction to having a fifth gymnastics skill named after her in an Instagram post on Friday, after becoming the most decorated gymnast of all time at the World Gymnastics Championships last week.
“World Championship!!!!! Whew Antwerp will always have a special place in my heart,” Biles wrote as she posted a series of photos from her time at the championships. “The first time I got a skill named after me in this arena, and 10 years later I got my 5th skill named…”
She continued: “I was speechless. I am honored. I am excited and blessed! I’m doing it for a little girl who fell in love with sports!!!!”
The gymnast had a fifth skill named after her when the National Gymnastics Board of Directors announced earlier this month that after Biles became the first woman to successfully execute a Yurchenko double pick during a championship, the skill would be dubbed “Biles II.”
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On Friday, Biles shared her reaction to having a fifth skill named after her.
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“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support 🖤”, Biles ended her post.
In the first photo from her post, Biles was caught in tears on the podium after receiving her gold medal during the women’s all-around final at the Antwerp Championships on October 6. The champion gymnast smiled in the following photo taken on the winning floor routine.
Other pictures showed Biles celebrating her win in the women’s singles all-around final after her floor routine. WCC coach Cecile Canqueteau-Landi was also photographed hugging Biles as the two shared smiles after the gymnast’s balance beam routine on Oct. 8.
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Biles is now the most decorated gymnast in history with 34 medals.
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Simone Biles was ’emotional’ after winning the World Championships, becoming the most decorated gymnast of all time
In the final photo, Biles flashed a huge smile as she held her gold medal on the podium at the championships.
According to ABC News, the skills must be completed at an international competition to be named after a gymnast. Other skills named after Biles are on floor, vault and beam.
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Earlier this month, it was announced that Biles would have a fifth skill named after her.
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“My idol,” Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee wrote in the comments section of Biles’ latest post. “The best to ever do it! it’s been a blessing to watch you progress,” gymnast Jordan Bowers also responded.
“Amazing ❤️ That 5th skill 🤩,” wrote gymnast Leanne Wong.
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Biles is now the most decorated gymnast in the history of the sport after winning 34 medals at the World Championships and Olympics — including her sixth all-around gold at the recent Antwerp Championships. The sports icon was previously tied with Belarusian gymnast Vitaly Scherba, who competed in the 1990s.
On Wednesday, Biles thanked her loved ones and fans for their support following her historic time in Antwerp.
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the fans, friends, family and partners who have been unwavering pillars of support throughout my mental health journey,” Biles wrote on her Instagram.
“Your encouragement, love and faith in me were key to my success and recovery.”
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