Is there anything Simone Biles can’t do?
The American gymnastics star has already won two gold medals at the Paris Games so far in France and will be seeking a third on Saturday in the vault event.
But as his star continues to rise, his opening pitch for a Houston Astros game in 2019 has resurfaced on social media for an incredible reason.
After coming out to Minute Maid Park for Game 2 of the World Series, Biles did a backflip from just in front of the mound, before a baseball was passed to her and she made her shot.
Biles was wearing an orange Astros jersey that night, but it didn’t bode well for the team: They lost 12-3 to the Washington Nationals, who then recorded a surprising 4-3 series win.
Simone Biles’ opening pitch for a Houston Astros game in 2019 has resurfaced on social media
Team USA’s golden girl of gymnastics did a backflip before nailing her opening throw.
Five years later, however, Biles has no reason to curse her luck this time around.
She won gold in the all-around on Friday, following her team gold in France that made her the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast.
After competing on Saturday, she has two more events, both on Monday morning: the balance beam final and the floor exercise final.
Speaking after her second all-around gold medal on Thursday, Biles said it was the most stressful competition she had ever entered because of the pressure put on her by Brazilian rival Rebeca Andrade.
“I don’t want to compete with Rebecca anymore. I’m tired,” Biles joked to reporters.
“It’s so close. I’ve never had an athlete that close, so it definitely put me on my toes and brought out the best in me.
“I’m excited and proud to compete with her, but I feel uncomfortable, guys. I don’t like that feeling. I was stressed.”
Her American teammate and bronze medalist Sunisa Lee agreed, saying: “I swear I’ve never seen you so stressed!”
