July 31, (THEWILL) – President Joe Biden has congratulated Simone Biles and the US women’s gymnastics team for their gold medal win at the Paris Olympics.
Biden shared a photo of himself awarding Biles the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022 alongside his message on social media platform X.
In his post, Biden called Biles a “trailblazer and role model” and praised her “power, grace, and daring”. He expressed pride in seeing her add another medal to her collection.
The victory marks Biles’ fifth Olympic gold medal, cementing her position as one of the world’s top athletes. This achievement comes three years after she withdrew from the same event at the Tokyo Games due to mental health concerns.
Biles’ return to Olympic competition follows a two-year break from gymnastics. She has been commended for sparking discussions about athlete mental health after her withdrawal in Tokyo. The 27-year-old gymnast’s performance in Paris reaffirms her status as the most decorated gymnast in history.
