Current:Home > Finance2024 Olympics: Simone Biles Reveals USA Gymnastics’ Real Team Name After NSFW Answer -WorldMoney
2024 Olympics: Simone Biles Reveals USA Gymnastics’ Real Team Name After NSFW Answer
View
Date:2025-04-12 02:00:23
The late Betty White has passed the Olympic torch to a new bunch of incredible women.
After Team USA won gold in the 2024 Olympics women’s gymnastics final on July 30, Simone Biles continued to stick the landing by revealing their team nickname inspired by White’s legendary TV show about four older women.
“Okay on the real though,” Biles posted on X, formerly Twitter, “the official team name is golden girls.”
The reason behind the instantly iconic nickname? As the 27-year-old put it, “Because oldest Olympic team.”
And Biles is in great company. This new era of Golden Girls consists of fellow gold medalists Suni Lee, 21, Jordan Chiles, 23, Jade Carey, 24, and Hezly Rivera, 16.
But before Biles unveiled the team’s official name, she made headlines by joking about their NSFW team title during a press conference.
When three-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman asked the G.O.A.T., “What is your team name?” Biles responded with a hesitant, “Um…” to which Chiles pleaded, “Don’t say it.”
Biles ultimately relented, sharing the unofficial group name was “F Around and Find Out.” The press room filled with laughter as she put her head in her hands.
This buzzy name was certainly shocking, considering the Team USA gymnasts’ names in the recent past have included the Fierce Five, Final Five and Fighting Four.
“I feel like [this year] it has to be a little bit more younger [and] hip,” Biles told Today’s Hoda Kotb in early July. “Ask the TikTokers. They’ll think of something.”
Once she clarified the official name as the Golden Girls, many on social media were ready to vault into formation to support the squad.
“The 'Golden Girls' is a perfect name!” said Olympic champion and member of 1996’s Magnificent Seven, Dominique Moceanu, on X. “It beautifully captures both the team's seasoned excellence and glittering achievements.”
She rounded off her support by saying, “The journey of this team continues to inspire & shine bright!”
Read on to see all the must-see photos of Team USA at the gymnastics final.
(E!, Today and NBC are all part of the NBCUniversal family.)
Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Simone Biles, Jade Carey and Suni Lee celebrated after winning gold.
The Team USA gymnasts had some fun with their medals on the podium after winning the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final.
Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles waved the national flag around the arena to celebrate their win.
The team was all smiles after hearing they had won the gold.
Biles looked confident as she performed her floor routine.
Lee shined during her uneven bars routine.
Biles reacts after finishing her routine on the uneven bars.
Chiles and Biles enjoyed a sweet moment together during the competition.
Biles soared during the vault competition.
Chiles had the best reaction after finishing her routine on the uneven bars.
After falling during her floor routine at qualifiers, Carey returned to the arena for the team finals, where she dominated the vault competition.
Lee delivered a jaw-dropping floor routine for Team USA.
It was another strong performance from Biles on the uneven bars.
After completing her incredible floor routine, Chiles broke down in tears.
Biles hit the balance beam in style.
Jordan Chiles fell while competing on the balance beam, but battled back to finish her routine.
The Olympian's husband Jonathan Owens, who took a break from NFL training camp to fly to Paris, and mom Nellie Biles cheered her on in the crowd.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (7)
Related
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- How the new 2025 GMC Yukon offers off-road luxury
- Travis Barker Shares One Regret About Raising Kids Landon and Alabama Barker With Shanna Moakler
- Kristin Cavallari and Boyfriend Mark Estes Double Date With This Former The Hills Costar
- Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
- Glock pistols are popular among criminals because they’re easily modified, report says
- Harris heads to the US-Mexico border to face down criticism of her record
- A Pennsylvania woman is convicted of killing her 2 young children in 2019
- Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
- Best Kitten Heels for Giving Your Style a Little Lift, Shop the Trend With Picks From Amazon, DSW & More
Ranking
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
- Sophistication of AI-backed operation targeting senator points to future of deepfake schemes
- Texas official indicted, accused of making fake social media posts during election
- Kelsea Ballerini Reveals the Most Competitive Voice Coach
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- Don't ask the internet how much house you can afford. We have answers.
- Focus on the ‘Forgotten Greenhouse Gas’ Intensifies as All Eyes Are on the U.S. and China to Curb Pollution
- Alan Eugene Miller becomes 2nd inmate in US to be executed with nitrogen gas
Recommendation
Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
SpaceX Crew-9, the mission that will return Starliner astronauts, prepares for launch
Tori Spelling's longtime manager wants '60 Minutes' investigation after 'DWTS' elimination
In St. Marks, residents await Hurricane Helene's wrath
DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
Miranda Lambert Shouts Out Beer and Tito's in Relatable Icon Award Speech at 2024 PCCAs
Hawaii Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on issues holding up $4B wildfire settlement
Gear Up with Gap x Disney's Limited-Edition Collegiate Collection: '90s Sporty-Chic Picks for the Family