Simone Biles, widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts ever has set new standards of excellence. With 32 Olympic and World Championship medals, becoming a role model for athletes worldwide. Simone Biles’ younger sister Adria also followed in her footsteps till she completed high school. Adria, who closely resembles her famous sister, recently expressed her enduring love for gymnastics, a sport deeply ingrained in her family’s life.
The World Champion’s sister later quit the elite competition to pursue further studies. Though she has mentioned that she somewhat regrets the decisions. The two are reportedly extremely close and are often mistaken for one another. Adria once said in an interview how even in Brazil, she was often mistaken for her Olympic gold medalist sister, saying, “They’d ask for autographs and take pictures. And many times they didn’t speak English so I couldn’t explain that I wasn’t her.” Now, it seems, the sisters share more than just looks. They share a very deep love for gymnastics as well. Adria’s recent social media post proved that succinctly
In a recent story on Instagram, Simone Biles’ sister Adria was seen at the beach with a friend. The duo were enjoying reminiscing about old times as they performed a side-by-side flip. Adria Biles seemed nostalgic as she captioned her story, “the urge to always flip”. Though Adria bowed out of competitive gymnastics many years ago, her love for the sport remains strong. After competing for 10 years, Adria Biles left the sport while being at the junior elite level. She has since gone on to pursue a career in hygiene and dental assisting. However, both Biles sisters have openly acknowledged that Adria faced comparisons to Simone after every victory, which disheartened her.
During a video session answering fans’ questions, Simone spoke about how much the comparisons negatively affected her sister’s morale. She said, “She quit because of the pressure, and everybody compared her to me…Whenever she went to competitions like ‘Oh, her sister always wins, she always wins, that’s not fair’”. After stepping away from gymnastics, Adria joined a dancing crew affiliated with the Houston Astros called the Shooting Stars. She proudly represented the team at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, before eventually shifting her focus to pursue a career in healthcare.
She also appeared on Claim to Fame, a TV show hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas. Despite competing under the guise of the name Louise, her resemblance to Simone Biles led to her instant recognition. Though Adria had not yet confirmed any speculations of her returning to competitive gymnastics, the community is still eagerly waiting.
Adria Biles’ interest in gymnastics sparks enthusiasm and hope
When Adria Biles was young, she found immense inspiration in her elder sister Simone and actively pursued gymnastics. She diligently honed her skill and was a level 9 competitor. Though she did not win Olympic medals, break world records or perform the dangerous Yurchenko double pike like her sister, at one point they had equal skills. During an “Ask Me Anything” session on Instagram, when questioned about any regrets regarding her decision to leave gymnastics, Adria responded affirmatively. However, she also shared that she now coaches and has discovered stability and purpose in her life.
Despite not confirming her return, Adria Biles evidently misses the sport. Earlier this year she took to Instagram to share a double flip. It was part of the “Everybody add a flip” trend. Her perfect execution was accompanied by a caption, “I miss it everyday” followed by a red heart. While Adria Biles has moved on from competitive gymnastics, her heart still cherishes the thrill of the sport.
