Other Olympics legends paid tribute to the history-making athlete, who has 11 Olympic medals to date
Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens couldn’t be happier for his wife’s achievements.
On Monday, Aug. 5, the most decorated gymnast in United States history, 27, closed out her time in the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning her fourth medal of the Games, for a total of 11 medals to date.
“More than my wildest dreams 🥹,” the history maker captioned her latest Instagram post. In the image, the sports star posed wearing the four medals she earned at this year’s Summer Games.
“So so proud of you baby,” Owens, 29, wrote in the comment section.
The Chicago Bears safety spoke to PEOPLE while at the Paris Olympics after head coach Matt Eberflus allowed him to negotiate time off from the team’s required training camp to support his wife.
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“I’m confident in her ability. Obviously you still have to go out there and do it, but I was confident that she would,” Owens told PEOPLE, adding, “as the world saw, man, she didn’t disappoint.”
The NFL player added that he was thankful for the experience.
“It was an unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I’m just so thankful I was able to go and just witness her continue to make history,” he said. “I’m just so proud.”
Others rooted for Biles in Monday’s comment section as well, including gymnast Nastia Liukin, figure skater Michelle Kwan and track and field star Allyson Felix.
“QUEEN. THAT’S ALL,” Liukin responded.
“Bravo! Can’t wait for you to get more at @la28games 😉🐐,” Kwan added with a wink and goat emoji.
“So well deserved! Enjoy it all💛,” wrote Felix.
“The greatest all while displaying poise, humility, and confidence,” 2016 Olympian Madison Kocian commented.
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Decorated gymnast Dominique Moceanu wrote, “SIMONE, Your Olympic journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. To see your wildest dreams come true is an inspiration to all of us. HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS!”
John Legend left a series of crown emojis.
On Monday, Team USA’s Instagram account also made a special post to highlight Biles’ wins.
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“Cemented in history,” the account wrote. “@simonebiles ends her #ParisOlympics as the second most decorated women’s gymnast of all time.”
The photo showed a smiling Biles holding up one of her gold medals after a competition, underneath was a breakdown of her wins: 7 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 bronze medals.
During a press conference after her events, Biles reflected on her time competing.
“I’ve accomplished way more than my wildest dreams, not just as this Olympics, but in this sport,” she said. “I can’t be mad at my performances. A couple of years ago I didn’t think I’d be back here at an Olympic game.”
She also shared what it was like returning to the Olympics after the “twisties” at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
“Competing and then walking away with four medals, I’m not mad about it,” Biles added of her comeback. “I’m pretty proud of myself, and it’s always so exciting to compete.”
