Paris Olympics 2024: Old photo of Simone Biles standing next to Shaquille O'Neal goes viral
In the viral photo, Simone Biles is seen standing next to Shaquille O'Neal, known commonly as Shaq. The former basketball star stands at a height of 7.1 foot (2.16 m), and is one of the tallest NBA players of all time.
American gymnast Simone Biles ended her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with four medals against her name - three gold and one silver. The 27-year-old won gold in Women's Artistic Individual All-Around, Women's Artistic Team All-Around and Women's Vault¡¤Artistic gymnastics. She also bagged the silver in Women's Floor¡¤Artistic gymnastics, making her one of the most successful Olympians in Paris.
CREDIT: Simone Biles
Old photo of Simone Biles and Shaquille O'Neal goes viral
As the 11-time Olympic medal winner celebrates her success, an old photo of hers is going viral on social media.
In the viral photo, Biles is seen standing next to Shaquille O'Neal, known commonly as Shaq. The former basketball star stands at a height of 7.1 foot (2.16 m), and is one of the tallest NBA players of all time.
On the contrary, Biles stands at a height of 4 ft 8 in (142 cm).
In the photo, Shaq can be seen towering over Biles. According to reports, the photo dates back to 2017.
How people reacted
As the photo went viral again, many on social media found the humorous side of it.
"Never forget this iconic photo of Shaq and Simone Biles," said one person.
"Shaquille O¡¯Neal is two Simone Biles tall," commented another.
Also read: Simone Biles' 3 words to herself before her gold medal performance is a lesson on handling pressure
Simone Biles's legacy
Biles who made her international debut in 2013 has a total of 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals against her name, making her the most decorated gymnast in history.
CREDIT: PTI
In 2013, at the age of 16, Biles became the seventh American woman and the first African American to win the world all-around title
In her Olympic debut at Rio in 2016, Biles won four gold and one bronze, followed by one silver and one bronze in the Tokyo 2020 games.
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