Simone Biles Leads Team USA to Gold at the Olympics: Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion & More Celebrate
Written by djfrosty on July 30, 2024
Team USA came, saw and conquered the women’s gymnastics final at the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday (July 30), winning gold with a nearly 6-point lead ahead of second-place team Italy.
Of course, the effort was led by certified G.O.A.T. Simone Biles, who becomes the most-decorated female American gymnast in history. The 171.296-point victory wouldn’t have been possible, however, without Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and Hezly Rivera, who showed their strength across the uneven bars, vault, floor and balance beam events in Paris.
The five women now have an entire nation celebrating their triumph, including some of the United States’ biggest musicians. Keith Urban, who attended the event with wife Nicole Kidman, took to X to shout out each of the team members, writing on X, “What a phenomenal night at the Olympics here in Paris ! Team USA Gymnastics: G O L D.”
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Lil Wayne also sang their praises, tweeting, “USA!!! USA!!! … I fkn luv it!!!! Historical! Kongrats to both the male and female teams in the Olympics !”
Plus, Jennifer Hudson simply posted on the platform, “SIMONE !!!!!!,” while Megan Thee Stallion shared a video of Biles dancing along to her song “Where Them Girls At?” after their win, adding three heart-eyes emojis.
Lady Gaga — who performed at the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday — is also likely celebrating the news right about now. The pop star was in attendance at the women’s qualification two days prior to the final and posted a video of Biles doing her vault routine, captioned, “What an honor to be so close!”
Snoop Dogg, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and more stars have shown up in person this week to cheer the women’s team on as well.
See how stars are celebrating Team USA’s gold-medal victory at the 2024 Olympics below.