Simone Biles and Her Sister Adria: A Bond Tested by Trust
In 2016, Adria Biles described her older sister, Simone Biles, as fearless—not just in gymnastics but in everyday life. She recalled childhood memories where Simone would take daring leaps off their home’s second-floor railing onto a couch below, and Adria would follow without hesitation. However, there was one moment in their lives when that trust wavered, not because of gymnastics, but because of a much more ordinary challenge: driving.
A Moment of Doubt in 2012
By 2012, Simone Biles was already making waves in elite gymnastics. That year, she received her first car for her 16th birthday, a moment made even sweeter as it came after she won the American Cup. Like any teenager, Simone was eager to hit the road, and her father took on the responsibility of teaching her how to drive.
Her lessons started in an empty parking lot, where she quickly picked up the basics. Feeling confident, she decided to take her younger sister, Adria, out for a drive on a busy road. But the transition from a controlled practice environment to real-world traffic was overwhelming. In a moment of panic, Simone struggled with the pedals, and Adria, sitting in the back seat, reacted with fear. She yelled, “We’re gonna die! She’s gonna kill us all,” unable to trust her sister’s ability behind the wheel.
Despite the shaky start, Simone managed to get them home safely, and within days, she had mastered driving. Her father was soon completely confident in her abilities. But did Adria’s initial doubt linger?
The Unbreakable Bond
While Adria never directly commented on Simone’s driving skills after the incident, she has always been vocal about their strong relationship. She once explained how their bond was built on unconditional love and mutual understanding. One example was their habit of sharing clothes—mostly with Adria borrowing Simone’s outfits. “She has so many clothes, so it’s like you’re not even going to know if it’s mine,” Adria said in a podcast. Even when Simone knowingly gave her clothes away, she would later jokingly claim them back.
For Adria, these small moments reflected the depth of their sisterly connection. Even though she had a moment of doubt in 2012, it was not a break in their relationship—just a natural reaction to an unfamiliar situation. Their bond, built over years of trust and love, remained unshaken.