With the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards coming up in Madrid on April 21, Simone Biles is flipping the script. This time it’s not about adding another trophy to her already packed collection. It’s about lifting up another queen of the sport. Both Biles and Brazilian gymnastics star Rebeca Andrade, Olympic champions, fan favorites, and fierce competitors, are nominated for major honors at the event. But while the red carpet will be filled with celebrities and sports legends, Simone already knows who she’s most excited to see.

Recently, Laureus Sports shared a video on Instagram where Simone Biles was asked who she’s most excited to see at the upcoming Laureus ceremony. Without hesitation, Simone grinned and said, “Rebeca.” She continued, “I feel like my and Rebeca’s friendship is so fun. In our competition, it’s good rivalry, its healthy competition, and I feel like we push each other to each boundary, meaning our own personal boundaries.”

Their competitive relationship serves to boost mutual progress as they support each other throughout their shared expedition. Simone went on to say, “I think it’s always exciting whenever I get the opportunity to compete against her because I’m always on my toes.” Their athletic bond maintains exceptional beauty since both athletes compete at the highest level, which pushes one another toward peak achievement.

The celebration at this moment extends beyond polite statements because it recognizes comeback success and long-term stability. Rebeca has fought through three different ACL injuries to secure a nomination as the Laureus World Comeback of the Year. And Simone? The nomination for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award reflects that she deserves it naturally.

The Laureus stage promises to showcase legends, and it will also display genuine love between competitors as well as inspiring achievements from gymnasts.

Update as of 21st April: And finally, it looks like Simone Biles’ wish came true—big time. Not only did she snag her fourth Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award, tying the legendary Serena Williams, but she got to witness another gymnastics queen rise. Rebeca Andrade was named Comeback of the Year following her emotional Olympic gold in Paris.

From the start of their relationship, Simone Biles and Rebeca demonstrated that their friendship shared distinct elements of competition and affection. The athletes continuously provide backing to each other through every competition’s challenging moments.

Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade’s Moments of True Sportsmanship That Inspire

Competing as rivals, Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade bring out such amazing sportsmanship that it enhances your love for competitive action. These opponents compete for Olympic gold medals as they focus on unleashing superior capabilities rather than defeating one another. Simone even admitted it herself: “Rebeca Andrade—she scares me the most.” And no, not in a spooky way.

Simone exposes the truth when she says Rebeca Andrade is incredible in her own words. She acknowledges Rebeca Andrade as the opponent who keeps the world’s greatest athlete on edge. Their relationship exceeds what medals represent. Remember Tokyo? The all-around withdrawal of Simone Biles made way for Rebeca Andrade, who triumphantly won silver at the competition. What did Simone do?

Hugged her like family. And then came Paris. Both Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles paid respect to Rebeca Andrade by bowing on the floor of the final podium after she won the gold medal. Yep—bowed. They maintain their connection without personal conflicts because they merely show mutual admiration. When asked about the situation, Simone stated that her friend was worthy of earning that victory.

Her reaction captured the entire meaning of that situation. Simone Biles has revealed more details about her bond with Rebeca Andrade in recent times. The uniqueness that defines this competition stems from the special bond between these two athletes. The competition extends beyond who wins the podium position. This special rivalry exists between queens who encourage one another to support the brightest performances and celebrate the most successful outcomes.