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Simone Biles Had Another Goat on Her Leotard, and We're Giving It a Name ASAP

05/06/2021 - 04:30 AM

Simone Biles is the greatest athlete in women's gymnastics, no questions asked. Can you guess who the most decorated gymnast, period, is in World Championship history [1]? Yeah, it's her, too. On June 4, the first night of the 2021 US Gymnastics Championships for senior-level women, the 24-year-old came out to flip and twist in a leotard that subtly showcased her accolades — on the right shoulder was an adorable (but mighty) rhinestone goat.

The goat has made an appearance before. Just a few weeks ago at the GK US Classic [2], where she debuted her iconic Yurchenko double pike vault [3], it was there, on her mid-back, in all its bejeweled glory [4]. The goat also came along for the ride ahead of the 2019 US Gymnastics Championships [5].

Biles is en route to claiming a record-seventh national all-around title — breaking her tie with gymnast Clara Schroth Lomady who also holds six national all-around titles on the women's side — and we're glad she has this good luck charm to keep her company (not that she needs it one bit). Ahead, check out a few photos of this goat leotard at 2021 Nationals. It's record-setting, gold-medal energy, and our vote for the official Simone Biles goat mascot is . . . drumroll please . . . Goldie, Goldie the goat. Thank you, and good night!


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