Current:Home > reviews2024 Olympics: Simone Biles Reveals USA Gymnastics’ Real Team Name After NSFW Answer -VitalWealth Strategies
2024 Olympics: Simone Biles Reveals USA Gymnastics’ Real Team Name After NSFW Answer
View
Date:2025-04-12 23:47:51
The late Betty White has passed the Olympic torch to a new bunch of incredible women.
After Team USA won gold in the 2024 Olympics women’s gymnastics final on July 30, Simone Biles continued to stick the landing by revealing their team nickname inspired by White’s legendary TV show about four older women.
“Okay on the real though,” Biles posted on X, formerly Twitter, “the official team name is golden girls.”
The reason behind the instantly iconic nickname? As the 27-year-old put it, “Because oldest Olympic team.”
And Biles is in great company. This new era of Golden Girls consists of fellow gold medalists Suni Lee, 21, Jordan Chiles, 23, Jade Carey, 24, and Hezly Rivera, 16.
But before Biles unveiled the team’s official name, she made headlines by joking about their NSFW team title during a press conference.
When three-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman asked the G.O.A.T., “What is your team name?” Biles responded with a hesitant, “Um…” to which Chiles pleaded, “Don’t say it.”
Biles ultimately relented, sharing the unofficial group name was “F Around and Find Out.” The press room filled with laughter as she put her head in her hands.
This buzzy name was certainly shocking, considering the Team USA gymnasts’ names in the recent past have included the Fierce Five, Final Five and Fighting Four.
“I feel like [this year] it has to be a little bit more younger [and] hip,” Biles told Today’s Hoda Kotb in early July. “Ask the TikTokers. They’ll think of something.”
Once she clarified the official name as the Golden Girls, many on social media were ready to vault into formation to support the squad.
“The 'Golden Girls' is a perfect name!” said Olympic champion and member of 1996’s Magnificent Seven, Dominique Moceanu, on X. “It beautifully captures both the team's seasoned excellence and glittering achievements.”
She rounded off her support by saying, “The journey of this team continues to inspire & shine bright!”
Read on to see all the must-see photos of Team USA at the gymnastics final.
(E!, Today and NBC are all part of the NBCUniversal family.)
Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Simone Biles, Jade Carey and Suni Lee celebrated after winning gold.
The Team USA gymnasts had some fun with their medals on the podium after winning the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final.
Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles waved the national flag around the arena to celebrate their win.
The team was all smiles after hearing they had won the gold.
Biles looked confident as she performed her floor routine.
Lee shined during her uneven bars routine.
Biles reacts after finishing her routine on the uneven bars.
Chiles and Biles enjoyed a sweet moment together during the competition.
Biles soared during the vault competition.
Chiles had the best reaction after finishing her routine on the uneven bars.
After falling during her floor routine at qualifiers, Carey returned to the arena for the team finals, where she dominated the vault competition.
Lee delivered a jaw-dropping floor routine for Team USA.
It was another strong performance from Biles on the uneven bars.
After completing her incredible floor routine, Chiles broke down in tears.
Biles hit the balance beam in style.
Jordan Chiles fell while competing on the balance beam, but battled back to finish her routine.
The Olympian's husband Jonathan Owens, who took a break from NFL training camp to fly to Paris, and mom Nellie Biles cheered her on in the crowd.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (8)
Related
- Police remove gator from pool in North Carolina town: Watch video of 'arrest'
- Man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley pleads not guilty in Georgia court
- Helicopter crashes in a field in New Hampshire, officials say
- Ohio explosion caused by crew cutting gas line they thought was turned off, investigators say
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- Biden addresses Trump verdict for first time
- Edmonton Oilers one win away from Stanley Cup Final. How they pushed Dallas Stars to brink
- California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
- The Daily Money: Disney+ wants your dollars
- Jennifer Lopez cancels 2024 tour This Is Me: 'Completely heartsick and devastated'
Ranking
- The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
- Bus carrying Hindu pilgrims to a shrine in India plunges down 150-foot gorge, killing 22 people
- In historic move, Vermont becomes 1st state to pass law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate change damages
- Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards Shares Affordable Outdoor Entertaining Essentials
- Man charged with murder in death of beloved Detroit-area neurosurgeon
- Michelle Obama's Mother Marian Shields Robinson Dead at 86
- Brittany Mahomes Shares Fitness Secret That Helped Her Prepare for SI Swimsuit in One Week
- Tribal police officer among 2 killed, 4 wounded by gunfire at Phoenix-area home
Recommendation
Travis Hunter, the 2
Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever edge Angel Reese and Chicago Sky for first home win, 71-70
How to watch Rangers vs. Panthers Game 6: Will Florida return to Stanley Cup Final?
From collapsed plea deal to trial: How Hunter Biden has come to face jurors on federal gun charges
Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
34 in police custody after pro-Palestinian protest at Brooklyn Museum, damage to artwork reported
Romance Writers of America falls into bankruptcy amid allegations of racism
Ohio explosion caused by crew cutting gas line they thought was turned off, investigators say