Beyonce honors Simone Biles’ ‘inspiring’ journey to Olympic all-around gold with powerful video narration

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Before securing gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around final on August 1, Simone Biles received a touching tribute from Beyonce. The renowned singer, aged 42, narrated a video detailing Biles' path to the 2024 Olympic Games for NBC.

The video opens with Beyonce, a 32-time Grammy winner, performing the opening verse of her song 'Just for Fun' featuring Willie Jones.

Beyonce reflects on different dimensions of power in Simone Biles’ journey

In the video, per People, as images of Simone Biles, 27, flash on the screen, Beyonce says, "Let's talk about power because, really, that's what this story is about."

She elaborates, "Physical power, its beauty, its wonder, the way it never stops amazing you."

Beyonce also reflects on "spiritual power," the unseen yet deeply felt force needed during challenging times.

The video then transitions to footage of the Tokyo Olympics, highlighting Biles’ withdrawal due to the twisties, a disorienting condition affecting her performance.

Beyonce remarks, "And, of course, lasting power. Only a select few know what it feels like to get to the top and stay there and somehow keep getting better," as scenes of Biles’ training appear.

Beyonce lauds Simone Biles' resilience and strength

Beyonce then praises Simone Biles, saying, "Simone Biles inspires me, and I'm pretty sure she inspires you, too. Such confidence in her strength, such beauty in her power, such a great lesson in her story."

She adds, "Brilliance, it doesn't come easy. Gold can be a hell of a journey, and the greatest of all time is willing to put that title on the line every time she walks out there. Take your best shot world. She's ready for you."

Simone Biles shines at 2024 Paris Olympics

Although Beyonce did not attend the 2024 Paris Olympics, she introduced Team USA in a brief two-minute and thirty-second segment during NBCUniversal’s primetime coverage of the opening ceremony.

Meanwhile, Simone Biles continues to make history at the 2024 Olympic Games, having already won a gold medal in the women’s team final alongside her teammates Jade Carey, Sunisa 'Suni' Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera. With this achievement, Biles solidified her status as the most decorated US gymnast in Olympic history.

On August 1, Biles earned the top score of the individual all-around final for women’s gymnastics. With this, she has become the first gymnast to win two Olympic all-around championships non-consecutively. No American has won the Olympic all-around more than once.