Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas mend strained relationship with a heartwarming gesture
It looks as though Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas have gotten along. The two actually have a very tense relationship, despite the fact that this could appear to be a typical scene. The rivalry between the two gymnastics icons has persisted since Simone Biles’s all-around victory in Rio de Janeiro, despite the fact that they both represent the same nation.
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It’s also true in this instance that time truly is the best healer, as is often remarked. Gabby Douglas appears to be a different person now that she has removed herself from the spotlight for eight years. The USA Gymnastics official X account shared a picture before the May 18 Core Hydration Classics, which quickly gained popularity.
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“2012, 2016, & 2020” was the caption accompanying the photo, which showed Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles, and Suni Lee grinning broadly for the camera. There was a sense of sisterly connection on the faces of all three competitors that was lacking in the previous several years between Biles and Douglas.
A reexamination of Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas
With her Olympic all-around victory in 2012, Gabby Douglas was the undeniable gymnastics queen of the United States. By easily defeating rivals in her era, she demonstrated her supremacy in her field as well. That is until Simone Biles made her appearance. Biles won ten straight gold medals in the World Championship events between 2013 and 2015 thanks to her unchallenged domination in those disciplines. This sent a clear message to competitors like Gabby Douglas that a fresh face is ready to take the throne.
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As was to be expected, a brilliant Simone Biles defeated Douglas to win the all-around medal at the 2016 Olympics. And thus began the beginning of their tense relationship. Douglas remained silent after Biles’ victory, even though all of her teammates stood up to applaud her. She didn’t move from her seat and smiled coldly, which led to strong speculations that the two might not be on good terms.
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However, when Biles and Douglas became openly connected in 2017, things changed drastically. In response to Aly Raisman’s assault claims, Gabby Douglas delivered a contentious remark in which she urged women to exercise caution when choosing what to wear. Says she, “It is our responsibility as women to dress modestly and be classy.”
Simone Biles quickly reacted, disliking Douglas’ statement, upon hearing this. Says she “Honestly seeing this brings me to tears bc as your teammate I expected more from you & to support her.”
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Therefore, one can only assume that the most recent click came as a heartfelt surprise after such a contentious past between them. Indeed, Biles, Lee, and Douglas must rise to the occasion alongside others if the United States is to succeed in Paris, putting aside their personal differences.
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