"Some people love it, some people hate it"- Simone Biles opens up on her sparkling 'GOAT' necklace after winning the gold medal at Paris Olympics

Simone Biles unveiled the story behind the goat pendant she wore after her dominant performance in the all-around event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She won the event on Day 5 of the Games and became the first gymnast to nab two consecutive titles in an event.

On August 1, Biles became the first gymnast to grab two all-around Olympic gold medals since Vera Caslavska. She earned a combined score of 59.131 to stand atop the podium and trounce Rebeca Andrade and Suni Lee, who claimed second and third place with scores of 57.932 and 56.465, respectively.

After delivering her exceptional floor routine, the most decorated gymnast pulled out the goat pendant and placed it around her neck. This was then followed by a gold medal wrapped around her neck. In the post-event interview with Team USA, Simone Biles opened up about the necklace and said that the necklace was "kind of an ode."

"My goat necklace is just kind of an ode because some people love it and some people hate it," Biles said. "So, it's like the bedt of both worlds. I was like, 'Okay, if it goes well, we'' wear the goat necklace. I know people will go crazy over it."

She added:

"But at the end of the day, it is crazy that I am in the conversation of greatest of all athletes, because I just still think I'm Simone Biles from Spring, Texas, that loves to flip."

Simone Biles receives heartfelt wishes from renowned athletes

After delivering stellar performances at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, following her disappointing incident at the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles has received heartfelt wishes from renowned athletes like Gabby Thomas, Lindsey Vonn, and others.

The American track and field athlete, Gabby Thomas, who is also an Olympian, took to her X to give a shout-out to Biles and Suni Lee. She said:

"@sunisalee_ and @Simone_Biles!!!! 🥇🥇🥇"

The 27-year-old also impressed the former skier, Lindsey Vonn, with her performance. Vonn took to her X and commended the athlete, saying:

"@Simone_Biles just playing with everyone out there!! What a bossss!! #GOAT"

Along with them, another Olympian gymnast, Alexandra Raisman, also congratulated both Biles and Lee on their achievements at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

"In awe of you Simone Billes & Sunisa Lee, congratulations!!! EPICCCC!" Raisman said.

Simone Biles will next be seen competing in the individual events of floor exercise, vault, beam balance, and uneven bars at the Paris Olympics.