Simone Biles, the shining star of American gymnastics with her jaw-dropping achievements, has always had someone special in her corner cheering her on—Cecile Landi. Their journey began in 2017, right when Simone was riding high after snagging four golds and a bronze at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Under Cecile’s watchful eye, Simone blossomed even further, crafting a bond that seemed unbreakable.
However, like all good things, their partnership faced a change when Cecile took on the role of co-head coach at the University of Georgia, leading to a bittersweet separation. But destiny has a funny way of bringing people back together. Now, with Simone’s latest event, the two are reunited, sparking a wave of nostalgia and excitement as they reignite the magic.
Simone Biles and her former coach reunite at GOAT!
Cecile Landi brightened her Instagram stories with a snapshot alongside Simone Biles and French gymnast Mélanie De Jesus Dos Santos, sharing the heartfelt caption, “Loved seeing you and the show.” It was a moment filled with nostalgia, but what show was she talking about? The fabulous G.O.A.T. Tour had just rolled into Georgia, captivating audiences with its breathtaking performances, and there was no way Landi would miss out while being in the same city!
Cecile also shared a delightful post on Instagram, standing proudly beside the vibrant banner of the Gold Over America Tour. Joining her was Marissa King, a fellow coach from the University of Georgia, both beaming with excitement as they posed together. Cecile captioned the moment, “Gold Over America Tour 🌟Thank you to @ameliasapparel & @leighannbarnes_official for making us look amazing for the show! Go Dawgs ❤️🐾”
Though Simone and Cecile may no longer share the dynamic of student and coach, their bond remains as strong as ever. Simone consistently shows her unwavering support for Cecile in her new role, and the signs of this heartfelt connection are all around!
Simone Biles cheering for Cecile’s new adventure
When Cecile Landi was approached for the head coaching role at the University of Georgia earlier this year, Simone Biles was right there, cheering her on. Cecile’s first reaction was a light-hearted, “Ha, good one. You know I can’t go now,” but after her husband, Laurent, encouraged her to accept, she realized it was a rare opportunity. “I don’t think I’ll get that good of an opportunity anytime soon,” she said.
Simone was quick to support her, stating, “I’m so happy for you. You need to go,” and celebrated Cecile’s new chapter with a heartfelt social media post: “Congratulations Cecile, I can’t think of a more deserving person.” Simone’s encouragement didn’t stop there! This month, USAG named Cecile the Coach of the Year for Women’s Artistic, and Simone couldn’t have been prouder, posting, “No one deserves this more.”
Hold up, it gets better! At a ceremony celebrating Georgia Gymnastics’ standout athletes from the Paris Olympics, Cecile rocked a denim jacket with “Georgia Gym Dawgs,” thanking the World Champions Centre for the stylish gift. Her bond with Simone remains strong, highlighted when Simone shared, “End of an era. It’s not a goodbye; it’s a see you later” after Cecile left WCC. And now with Cecile supporting Simone during her GOAT tour, it’s clear their friendship is built to last!
