You’ll be seeing Simone Biles in Paris — because the gymnast is officially heading to the Olympics for the third time in her career. As a little refresher, the decorated athlete won four golds in the Rio 2016 Olympics and withdrew from the Tokyo 2021 Olympics due to mental health reasons. Now, she’s back to impress for the Paris 2024 Olympics, which kicks off on Friday, July 26, with both her tumbling skills and stylish athleisure wear (we need all of her workout sets ASAP).
Biles recently met up with Grammy award-winning singer SZA in a fun meet-and-greet video ahead of the world’s most anticipated competition. In the video, the Olympian wore form-fitting blue leggings and a matching long-sleeve shirt. Biles paired the gym outfit with white bunched-up ankle socks (so trendy!) and these white-on-white New Balance’s 550 Women’s Basketball Sneakers. Although the all-white shoe is nearly sold out, there are five other color options available on Nordstrom — we are already eyeing the Linen/Moonrock variety.
Customer reviews claim that the shoe runs true to size, with many pointing out the sneakers’ ability to match most outfits and its overall comfortability. New Balance additionally offers a men’s version of the 550 Basketball Sneaker, with the all-white shade up to 40% off now. SZA also sported New Balance’s Made in the USA 990v6 Unisex Sneakers in grey with black (fitting, since Biles is repping the U.S.!).
The women’s gymnastics Olympic competition is set to begin on July 28, with the official gymnastics team confirmed to include Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera. Leanne Wong and Joscelyn Roberson will serve as traveling replacement athletes. Due to Biles' unwavering success, she is additionally set to release a four-part Netflix documentary series, Simone Biles Rising, ahead of the Olympics on July 17. BRB while we channel one of the greatest gymnasts in the world with our New Balance sneakers and Netflix at the ready.
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Olivia is a writer and content creator interested in food, beauty, entertainment, and fashion with a B.A. in Communications and Political Science. When Olivia isn’t typing away or reading Barnes & Noble’s latest psychological thriller, she can be found lying on the beach, binge-watching One Tree Hill, or sitting on a flight headed to her next travel destination.
