A 5-year-old gymnast named Nova recently showcased her balance beam routine on Instagram, garnering over 40 million views and more than 30,000 comments, including one from Simone Biles.
In the video, Nova is seen wearing a Team USA leotard as she performs various tricks on her living room beam, which includes handstands, backbends, and even a backflip.
The video caught significant attention, including a supportive comment from Biles, who exclaimed, “the little strut [clapping emoji] Get it girl!!!!”
Simone Biles took a moment from her Olympic schedule to comment on a young fan’s viral Instagram video. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Tiffany Davidson, who manages Nova’s Instagram account @missnovagirl, shared that during gymnastics practice, she informed Nova about Biles’ comment, leading to an excited reaction where Nova proudly showed the comment to her teammates.
Nova has been training in gymnastics since she was 3 years old. Her mother started documenting her journey on Instagram, attracting a supportive audience, and the viral video has caught the eyes of several celebrities, including Biles, Joscelyn Roberson, and Hezly Rivera.
“This experience has shown her that gymnastics is vastly larger than just her gym – it’s a vibrant community, and it’s wonderful to meet new people,” Davidson stated regarding her daughter’s Instagram following.
Nova had the chance to meet Biles at an event last January, and the memorable encounter was captured on Nova’s Instagram.
Biles returned to the 2024 Olympics with a gold medal in view after stepping back from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the “twisties.” (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
In the video, Biles can be seen autographing her book “Flying High” and hugging the thrilled young girl.
Davidson recounted the sweet moment, stating, “Nova had prepared to express so much to Simone, but when she saw her, she was overwhelmed and barely managed to speak. She even forgot her age when Simone asked her.”
“Simone was incredibly kind and referenced a previous viral moment where Nova asked if Simone farts. Nova may not have said much during their meeting, but she frequently talks about it afterward, making it a cherished memory for her,” Davidson added.
Biles’ supportive comment came during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the USA women’s gymnastics team competed and ultimately won the gold medal.
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This Olympics marked a glorious return for Biles, who had stepped down from participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to experiencing the “twisties.”
The gold secured by the team, which included Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, and Jade Carey, solidifies Biles’ status as the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history. This win adds to her collection, marking her eighth Olympic medal.
Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team clinched gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking Biles’ eighth Olympic medal. (Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
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The 27-year-old gymnast boasts five Olympic gold medals and a total of eight Olympic accolades.
While celebrating Biles’ victory, 5-year-old Nova has been cheering enthusiastically from home, sharing multiple posts in support of Team USA, including one featuring her cropped into the Olympic gymnasts’ group photo.
“She is thrilled for them,” Davidson shared. “We watched the events together, and she was overjoyed to see them win.”
