Jennifer Gates Reflects on 'Magical' 2024 Olympics – Including Sweet Moments with Parents Bill and Melinda

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Jenn Gates Nassar/Instagram

Jenn Gates Nassar/Instagram

Jennifer Gatesis looking back on her “magical” time at the2024 Olympics.

The video included clips that showed Jennifer, who recentlygraduated medical school, attending some equestrian events at the Palace of Versailles, where her husbandNayel Nassar, 33, was set to compete for Team Egypt, buthad to withdraw after his horse was injured.

Other clips showed her enjoying even more sports, including beach volleyball and gymnastics — where she rooted forSimone Bilesand Team USA alongside dadBill Gates.

In addition to spending time with her dad, Jennifer also enjoyed soaking up the experience with momMelinda French Gates, sharing a candid shot of the pair posing together in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Other highlights for Jennifer, who iscurrently pregnant with the couple’s second child? Spending time with their 1-year-old daughterLeila.

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Nassar announced that he had been forced to withdraw just days before he was set to compete.

In a supportive post she shared on her Instagram Stories, Jennifer wrote that “the horse’s welfare always comes first.”

“A huge disappointment to not be able to compete but I am still just as proud as ever of @NayelNassar and @Evergatestables,” she added.

She went on to wish the other competitors “good luck” and said she and Nassar would be “cheering you on” from the stands.

source: people.com