Simone Biles Reveals She ‘Learned Another New Thing’ as She Shows Off Impressive Beam Skill

Mar. 15, 2025

Simone Biles revealed an impressive new beam skill in a video posted on her Instagram Stories.Photo:Simone Biles/Instagram (2)

Simone Biles/Instagram (2)

Simone Bilesmay be the G.O.A.T., but she never stops learning!On Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Olympic gymnast, 27, shared avideoon her Instagram Stories of a new skill she learned ahead of theGold Over America Tour.“learned another new thing,” she wrote over the clip, which captured her performing a move on the balance beam.Sporting a black hoodie and shorts, Biles pulled herself into an upside-down position on the beam, before rotating her body along the apparatus twice. The athlete couldn’t contain her excitement as she completed the move to screams from those watching.Tagging fellow gymnastSkye Blakelyin the video, Biles added in the caption, “@skyeblakely Idk how you do this everyday.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Simone Biles at the Gold Over America Tour.Simone Biles/InstagramThe 11-time Olympic medalist’s new move comes after she revealed to PEOPLE that she had only gone to the gym “a handful of times” following her2024 Paris Olympicstriumph.“Truthfully, I’ve only gone into the gym to practice a handful of times because of my schedule,” she said. “I’ve barely been home, but mybody needed this break, so I’m not mad about it.”The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Biles suffered a calf injury during this year’s Olympic games, resulting in her wearing a bootwhile carrying the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony. She also sported the boot weeks after the competition.Simone Biles at the Gold Over America Tour.Simone Biles/InstagramThe star went on to express her excitement for the Gold Over American Tour (aka G.O.A.T., in a nod to Biles' nickname), which kicks off on Sept. 16 in Oceanside, Calif.“I’m very excited about the tour and I think having this time off helped me prepare — mentally and physically,” she told PEOPLE.The“pop concert-style spectacle” will see Biles headline the event alongside other Team USA gymnasts includingJordan Chiles,Jade Carey,Hezly Rivera,Fred Richard, Paul Juda and Brody Malone.

Simone Bilesmay be the G.O.A.T., but she never stops learning!

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Olympic gymnast, 27, shared avideoon her Instagram Stories of a new skill she learned ahead of theGold Over America Tour.

“learned another new thing,” she wrote over the clip, which captured her performing a move on the balance beam.

Sporting a black hoodie and shorts, Biles pulled herself into an upside-down position on the beam, before rotating her body along the apparatus twice. The athlete couldn’t contain her excitement as she completed the move to screams from those watching.

Tagging fellow gymnastSkye Blakelyin the video, Biles added in the caption, “@skyeblakely Idk how you do this everyday.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Simone Biles at the Gold Over America Tour.Simone Biles/Instagram

Simone Biles/Instagram

The 11-time Olympic medalist’s new move comes after she revealed to PEOPLE that she had only gone to the gym “a handful of times” following her2024 Paris Olympicstriumph.

“Truthfully, I’ve only gone into the gym to practice a handful of times because of my schedule,” she said. “I’ve barely been home, but mybody needed this break, so I’m not mad about it.”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Biles suffered a calf injury during this year’s Olympic games, resulting in her wearing a bootwhile carrying the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony. She also sported the boot weeks after the competition.

The star went on to express her excitement for the Gold Over American Tour (aka G.O.A.T., in a nod to Biles' nickname), which kicks off on Sept. 16 in Oceanside, Calif.

“I’m very excited about the tour and I think having this time off helped me prepare — mentally and physically,” she told PEOPLE.

The“pop concert-style spectacle” will see Biles headline the event alongside other Team USA gymnasts includingJordan Chiles,Jade Carey,Hezly Rivera,Fred Richard, Paul Juda and Brody Malone.

source: people.com