Simone Biles and Team USA Gymnastics bagged their first gold in the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday. With this win, Biles earned her fifth gold medal at the Olympics. The athlete shared the photos from their celebration ceremony on Instagram, which featured the quintet wearing matching glittering leotards. While the group looked stunning, there are some hidden details that you must not have noticed. Drawing influence from the host city of Paris, the dress seemed to include French fashion motifs in its design. However, it remained true to its American roots with references to "Star-Spangled Banner" in red, white, and blue and Fourth of July fireworks.
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The team's Tuesday final leotard honoured the US women's gymnastics team from 1996. The 1996 gymnastics team created history when they won the first-ever US team gold in the women's all-around competition, becoming known as the "Magnificent Seven." The 2024 version has a similar motif with a modern touch of crystals, which is an improvement over the 1996 leotards that lacked any shining details.
For her previous performance in the event, Simone Biles stunned in a crystal-clad leotard that included hand-placed gems, layers of delicate mesh, stars cut out of negative space, a high neckline, rich black velvet trim, and a metallic lower bodice.
Remember the time when Simone Biles made heads turn at the 2021 Met Gala? Her elaborate custom-made gown was by the sportswear apparel brand Athleta and Area. The gown featured a dramatic train with Swarovski crystals. The black bodysuit amped up the overall look. She tied her hair in a neat bun. For accessories, a pair of diamond dangle earrings were enough.
Simone Biles is one of the most decorated Olympians in recent history. The Ohio native made her debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She is now a five-time Olympic gold medallist. She once said, “I'm not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I'm the first Simone Biles.”
