The 2024 Olympics artistic gymnastics final was held on Thursday in Paris and a host of stars gathered to watch Simone Biles take home her sixth gold medal in the event.
It’s no surprise that the highly anticipated event attracted a star-studded crowd, as millions have been eager to see Simone’s triumphant return to the Olympics following her famous withdrawal from the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
She emerged victorious in the solo final on Thursday, and tons of famous faces were seen in the audience, including Simone’s NFL husband Jonathan Owens and model Kendall Jenner.
Jonathan, 29, was seen videotaping Simone, 27, as she performed, and loudly applauded her after she finished her performances.
Kendall, decked out in Team USA merchandise, nervously watched the women battle it out.
The artistic gymnastics final at the 2024 Olympics has begun in Paris, and a host of stars have gathered to see whether Simone Biles or Suni Lee will take home the gold.
Tons of famous faces were spotted in the crowd at Thursday’s event, including Simone’s NFL husband Jonathan Owens (seen) and model Kendall Jenner.
Kendall, decked out in Team USA merchandise, nervously watched the women battle it out.
The reality star screamed with excitement as she completed her rounds.
The reality star screamed with excitement between events.
Also in the audience were Queen Mary of Denmark, comedian and actor Seth Rogan, businesswoman Martha Stewart, Senator Mitt Romney and French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane.
Numerous sports legends were also there, including NBA stars Devin Booker (who is also Kendall’s ex) and Stephen Curry, as well as skateboarder Tony Hawk, who was accompanied by his wife, Catherine Goodman.
Also in attendance were billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his girlfriend Paula Hurd, along with their pregnant daughter Jennifer Gates and her husband Nayel Nassar.
Simona famously retired from the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo after she had a problem bouncing the ball.
She later said she had suffered from something called “twisties,” a mental block that makes gymnasts feel like they are “lost in the air.”
The athlete also has He suggested that the incident had to do with the sexual abuse he had suffered at the hands of Pedophile doctor Larry Nassar.
She was one of more than 150 gymnasts who were abused by Larry, the former national team doctor, during his 30-year career, and in 2019, she said the trauma of the assaults had left her struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Jonathan, 29, was seen videotaping Simone, 27, as she performed, and applauded loudly after she finished her jump, for which she earned a score of 15.766, earning her the top spot so far.
Also in the audience were Queen Mary of Denmark (left) and comedian and actor Seth Rogan (right).
Businesswoman and lifestyle guru Martha Stewart was spotted in the audience.
Senator Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, watched as the women competed.
Numerous sports legends were also there, including basketball players Devin Booker and Stephen Curry (left), as well as skateboarder Tony Hawk and his wife Catherine Goodman (right).
Also present were billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his girlfriend Paula Hurd.
Their pregnant daughter, Jennifer, and her husband, Nayel Nassar, later joined them.
After that, she took a two-year break from the sport but returned last year and is now making waves at the 2024 Olympics.
She helped Team USA win a gold medal in the team final on Tuesday, making her the most decorated American gymnast of all time.
And in Thursday’s event she achieved another goal, after overcoming a rare mistake on the uneven bars.
She was left furious after botching a transition and scoring 13.733, allowing her to hand over the lead to Brazilian Rebecca Andrade.
She was visibly irritated as she walked away from the podium, and replays appeared to show her telling her coach: “Shit.”
But the 27-year-old bounced back with standout performances on beam and floor, scoring 14.566 and 15.066 respectively to snatch victory from Rebecca, who took silver.
Her teammate Suni Lee claimed a bronze medal after a sensational effort on the floor.
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