Lady Gaga recently posted a video rooting for Simone Biles during her balance beam routine on July 28. The singer took to social media to show how Biles STILL ate the girls while performing with an injured leg.
Lady Gaga celebrates Simone Biles’ injury
The 38-year-old posted the clip to her Instagram feed. The caption over the footage reads: “She nailed it. What an honor to be so close.” In the footage, Lady Gaga celebrates as Simone prepared to assemble the beam. As the Olympic athlete performed her routine, tthe crowd ‘wow’ It is “Ah… Additionally, someone can be heard saying“Wow wow wow” after she completed a spring backhand.
Plus, the crowd went wild when Biles nailed the landing and continued to cheer as she gave her teammates high-fives. Gaga apparently let out a little scream at the end of the clip!
CNN reports that Biles battled a leg injury during her performance and showed exactly why she’s considered the GOAT. Simone’s overall score was 59.566, which is currently the highest among gymnasts.
Her coach, Cecile Landi, revealed that the 27-year-old had been dealing with calf pain leading up to the Olympics. The discomfort hit her again on the day of the competition. “She felt something small in her calf. But yeah, that’s it,” Landi told reporters.
Furthermore, she stated that there were no current concerns that Simone would not be able to compete during the Games. When Bile asked if she was okay after competing, she replied: “Yes! As good as I can be.”
Social media weighs on Simone’s performance
Commentators from the Shade Room report gave their opinion on the athlete’s commendable performance.
@miss_atlalisa joked, “With an injury? She’s basically an Avenger.”
@brothatruth wrote, “In all my years of watching gymnastics. She is truly the BEST to ever do it! The consistency, perfection and skill level is simply unmatched!”
“I can only jump this high when I’m being chased by a dog,” @mollesuee joked.
“She is truly the Greatest of ALL Time. Thank you Dominque Dawes and all our other sisters for paving the way,” @laughingbeauty523 said.
What do you think, roommates?