Simone Bilesis living it up in New York City!
After first sharing avideoof her hotel accommodations — which was paired to Chuck Berry’s “Back in the U.S.A.” — Biles then showed off anotherclipof herself taking to the streets of the city. In addition to a chic Olympic rings necklace around her neck, Biles also accessorized her outfit with a brand new Louis Vuitton bag.
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In anotherpost, Biles highlighted a fun moment spent with her two teammates, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, sharing a clip of the group eating ice cream together.
The trio also got hyped up while watching a pair of street dancers perform in Times Square.
After the performance, Biles was spotted tipping the entertainers $20 before heading to Forever 21 with Chiles, 20, and Carey, 21, for a quick shopping trip.
“I’m still overwhelmed,” she said during the television appearance, as she reflected on her experience in Tokyo, which took anunexpected turn of events.
“But I truly believe everything is supposed to happen for a reason.Although it didn’t go as planned, the cards that I played with, I think it ended up better than expected,” she added.
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Biles and her coach also gave each other a shout out on Thursday as they reflected on Biles’comeback performance on beam.
“The moment we realized that she had won an amazing bronze medal 🥉The medal thatmeant so much to both of us❤️ I’ll never forget this 🥰😭Thank you Simone,” wrote Cecile Canqueteau-Landi.
“My heart, thanks so much Cecile! couldn’t be more grateful to have such an amazing coach & friend!!!!” Biles replied.
Earlier this week, and the day after winningbronze in the balance beam final, Biles departed Japan and shared a closing message about her time in Tokyo.
“Not at all how I imagined or dreamed my second Olympics would go but blessed to represent the USA,” she shared onInstagramat the time.
On her Instagram Story, the star added that she was “leaving Tokyo with a full heart.”
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But she said she’s in no rush to make a decision. “I think I have to relish and take this Olympics in, and kind ofrecognize what I’ve done with my careerbecause after 2016, I didn’t get to do that,” she said. “Life just happens so quickly and now I have a greater appreciation for life after everything that’s happened in the last five years.”
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Biles' coach echoed similar sentiments, and told reporters that it was"too early to say" whether Biles would return in Paris, “after the week she’s had.”
“I don’t think she’s ready to commit to anything. And I wouldn’t blame her,” Landi added. “She used to take one day at a time … we’ve been saying that every day since we’ve been here, especially the past week. ‘One day at a time, let’s see how you feel, let’s see how you do, what do you want?’ It’s been mostly a partnership with her. She’s 24. She knows herself. I know her well, and that’s all we’ve been working on.”
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source: people.com
