Simone Biles Says She and Jordan Chiles Bowed Down to Rebeca Andrade to 'Show Good Sportsmanship' (Exclusive)

ForSimone Biles, there was a simple reason whyshe and Jordan Chiles decided to bow downto rival (and friend)Rebeca Andradeafter she beat them for gold: “Sportsmanship.” It was a move that was largely praised as women supporting women, other than a few critics. And one that was important to Biles. “[We were] showing good sportsmanship [and] having fun out there because it was the last competition,” the superstar gymnast, 27, tells PEOPLE.

Simone Biles Says She Was ‘a Lot Happier’ at Paris 2024 Than Previous Olympics: ‘It’s Pure Joy’

Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Photo:Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty The2024 Paris Olympicswill always hold a special place inSimone Biles’ heart! “This time around was really special,” Biles said, perToday. “I’m a lot happier and I chose to do this. So at the end of the day, whatever happens, happens. But I’m in a good spot mentally and physically, so you can’t take that away from me.

Simone Biles Shares Support for Jordan Chiles amid Bronze Medal Scoring Controversy: 'Keep Your Chin Up'

Chiles and Biles celebrate after the Floor Final.Photo:Xavier Laine/Getty Xavier Laine/Getty Simone Bilesis sharing her support for her fellow Olympic gymnastJordan Chilesamid a scoring controversy that could cost her the bronze medal. On Saturday, Aug. 10 — the same day that for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled in favor of two Romanian gymnasts who appealed the body’s decision to giveChiles a higher difficulty score— Biles, 27, shared an Instagram Stories post in support of Chiles, 23.

Simone Biles Shares Sweet Sideline Moment with Husband Jonathan Owens As She Attends First NFL Game of the Season

Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles.Photo:Michael Reaves/Getty Michael Reaves/Getty Simone Bilesis showing her support for husbandJonathan Owens! Decked out in Chicago Bears colors, Biles shared a quick kiss on the sidelines with Owens before the team’s victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29. The 11-time Olympic medalist alsoposted a clip of the moment to her Instagram Stories. Since returning from Paris where she made Olympic history over the summer, Biles made sure to show up to support Owens during the preseason.

Simone Biles Wears Boot for 'Precautionary' Reasons After Olympic Final: 'Little Bit of Soreness'

Simone Biles.Photo:Naomi Baker/Getty Naomi Baker/Getty Simone Bilesis taking care of herself. The Olympic gymnast, 27, appeared with aprotective boot on her left legin an NBC interview on Monday, Aug. 5, after taking a tumble during the warm-up to her women’s floor exercise final. Biles told NBC’s Mike Tirico that she had “a little bit of soreness” to her calf and the boot was for “precautionary” reasons, perToday. “Calf is good. It’s just precautionary, making sure, because we still have (a) tour after this to heal up and all of that stuff,” Biles said.