Olympia Ohanian, the daughter of Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, recently had an unforgettable experience when she attended the 2024 Gold Over America Tour. Olympia not only got to witness her mom’s world championship-level accomplishments but also saw Simone Biles perform live at the Kia Center in Florida. Serena and Alexis were also in attendance, cheering on Biles, and even posed for a picture with Simone and her team, which Biles later shared on her Instagram story. After the show in Florida, the tour moved to the Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, for another performance on October 13.
What grabbed even more attention was a post from Alexis Ohanian on X, where he shared his thoughts on the event, saying, “I had to take S & Jr to see @Simone_Biles’ Gold Over America Tour. Packed house. Awesome night. Don’t miss it if they’re coming to your town.” He went on to thank Simone Biles and fellow gymnast Jordan Chiles for making Olympia’s month. The evening was a great success for the family, with Olympia having a memorable experience.
Alexis also posted photos from the night, including one of the packed arena and another of Olympia standing with Simone Biles. The last photo, which showed Olympia and Simone together, sparked comments about their heights. Despite being just seven years old, Olympia seemed nearly as tall as the 4-foot-8 Biles, which caught many fans by surprise. This led to speculation, with some fans asking Alexis if Olympia had taken up gymnastics. Alexis confirmed that she had.
Fans quickly took notice of the height comparison, with some wondering if Olympia might follow in Biles’ footsteps in the world of gymnastics. Given that Olympia’s parents are quite tall—Serena stands at 5 feet 9 inches and Alexis at 6 feet 5 inches—it’s likely that she will grow to be much taller than Simone. However, Biles’ small stature has given her an advantage in gymnastics, contributing to her dominance in the sport, with her low center of gravity helping her execute difficult routines on the beam, floor, vault, and uneven bars. Biles has five moves named after her and has earned 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals, proving that height is no barrier to her success.
This comparison led fans to continue commenting on Olympia’s height, with some asking if it was an optical illusion. Others humorously noted that both Olympia and Simone seemed to be about the same height in the photo. Simone Biles has inspired many, including NBA legend LeBron James, whose daughter, Zhuri, also looks up to the gymnast. LeBron has shared how Biles has been an inspiration to his daughter and how her passion for gymnastics has sparked Zhuri’s own interest in the sport.
At just five years old, Zhuri has already shown promise, practicing rhythmic gymnastics at home. LeBron has shared moments of her training on Instagram, highlighting her focus and determination. Biles, despite her short stature, continues to inspire young athletes like Zhuri with her remarkable achievements and work ethic. LeBron has praised her for being a role model, not just to Black girls but to all young people aspiring to greatness in any field.
Fans couldn’t help but point out the parallels between Biles and Olympia, with some even speculating on Olympia’s potential athletic career. Earlier this year, Olympia and Serena were spotted at the women’s gymnastics final at the Paris Olympics, where the U.S. team won gold. Olympia, wearing a pink floral dress, cheered on Biles from her mom’s lap, capturing attention as she appeared nearly grown up. Although her dad, Alexis, wasn’t at the event, he has been sharing Olympia’s adventures at the Paris Games, including her collection of souvenir pins.
Serena, however, has stated that her daughters will not pursue professional sports until there is fair pay for women athletes. Alexis Ohanian has shared his hopes for Olympia’s athletic future, especially after seeing her wear an Alex Morgan soccer jersey. This inspired him to invest in the Angel City Football Club, a women’s soccer team. While it’s uncertain which sport Olympia will ultimately pursue, her Instagram showcases her interests in golf, soccer, track and field, and now gymnastics, especially after witnessing Simone Biles in action. One thing is clear—both Olympia and Simone continue to inspire future generations of athletes.
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