Is Baby Biles the only one cheering on the legendary Simone Biles’ achievements? No! We all know Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade, two of the greatest gymnasts ever, inspire millions with their skills and wins but it turns out they’re inspiring their families, too. Take Baby Biles, for example. She’s been proudly showing off her love for her famous aunt, from cheering her heart out in Paris, mimicking her moves to rocking tiny versions of Simone’s leotards. And now, it seems Rebeca Andrade’s niece is following in her footsteps!
Just like Baby Biles, she’s letting the world know how much she admires her superstar aunt, proving that some of their biggest fans are right in their own families. Recently, Elisama, Rebeca Andrade’s sister, joined an interview with RedeTV on YouTube titled “Irmã de Rebeca Andrade relembra treinos na infncia: ‘Já dizia que seria campeã’.”
Alongside her was Rebeca’s young niece, who showcased her skills in the gym and expressed admiration for her aunt. When the host asked, “How was it when you saw your aunt win?” Rebeca’s impressive win at the Paris Olympics, where she took home four medals, including gold in the floor final, clearly left a lasting impact on her family, inspiring her niece to follow in her footsteps.
The niece replied, “It was really cool.” The host followed up, “Was it? Very exciting?” and she responded, “Yes.” When asked why she decided to train, the niece immediately replied, “Yes. It’s too much, and when I grow up, I’m sure I want to be like her, without giving up.” Like Rebeca did.
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Five years ago, Rebeca Andrade faced a career-threatening setback with her third ACL surgery on her right knee. Despite the severity of the injury, she made a remarkable comeback, earning two gymnastics medals at the Tokyo Olympics. Then, at the Paris Olympics, she nailed it, further solidifying her place as one of the sport’s elite athletes.
Andrade’s niece continued, “I want to dance macabre,” expressing how much her aunt means to her. She even wished, “I wish this video would reach her, so she could watch me. And I wish she also had time to watch me.” Her heartfelt words reveal just how deeply Rebeca has impacted her niece, becoming her greatest source of inspiration. Although her name wasn’t mentioned, it’s clear that Rebeca’s legacy is influencing her family, especially her niece, who dreams of following in her footsteps. In a similar way, Simone Biles is creating the same powerful influence on her “Baby Biles,” her niece Ronni, who looks up to her as a role model.
Simone Biles’ niece is her #1 fan
Simone Biles’ two-year-old niece, Ronni, is clearly her biggest fan, and she’s been showing it in the cutest ways. Back in August, Simone’s brother, Ronald Jr., and his wife, Sammi, shared an adorable video of Ronni wearing a mini version of Simone’s 2024 Olympic leotard. The proud mom cheered her on, saying, “Competing for the United States of America, Ronni Biles!” as Ronni tried to stand up on the bed, clapping and smiling with pure excitement in her tiny unitard.
Ronni has been matching Simone’s energy all throughout the Paris Olympics. ESPN even shared a gallery of Ronni wearing matching leotards with Simone, captioning it, “Simone Biles’ niece has been wearing matching leos throughout the Paris Olympics 🥹🥰.” One of those leotards was Simone’s flashy qualification, while another was Team USA’s. It’s such a sweet way for Ronni to show her support for her aunt. Sammi also thanked the creators of Ronni’s outfits, writing, “Thank you @gkelite for letting me look like all the queens out on the floor today! #adreamcometrue.”
From the moment Ronni was born in November 2022, Simone has been all about being the proud aunt. When Ronni was born, Simone posted a picture of herself holding her newborn niece in the hospital, saying, “My precious little niece made her debut Friday. I’m so proud to be your TT & I’m excited to spoil you!” It’s clear that Simone and Ronni share a special bond, with Ronni not just matching Simone’s wardrobe, but her enthusiasm too.
