USA Gymnastics couldn’t be any prouder of superstars Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles. The organization showed as much on Friday, August 30, after the Houston Astros honored the Olympians against the Kansas City Royals. Biles and Chiles, along with other Olympic athletes, were in attendance during the showdown as part of the Astros’ tribute to the Houston Olympians who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In fact, Biles was given the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the game, a moment which drew heartwarming reactions from fans and the MLB itself. Meanwhile, Chiles-who recently ended her social media hiatus caused by the Olympic bronze medal controversy she’s involved in-received her much-deserved recognition as well when fans gave her a round of applause when she was shown on the jumbotron. U.S. gymnast Simone Biles reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Houston Astros game on August 30, 2024.
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports After witnessing the Astros recognize Biles and Chiles, USA Gymnastics made sure to show its admiration for the two as well
. “These two hit it out of the park!” USA Gymnastics wrote. “Simone Biles & Jordan Chiles were recognized with fellow Houston-area Olympians before tonight’s Astros game!” It’s definitely great to see both Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles get the respect they deserve. They have brought pride to the nation during the Olympics, and it’s only fitting that fans celebrate them. Fortunately for USA Gymnastics supporters, they will get to see more of Biles and Chiles in the upcoming months. The two will join other Olympic gymnasts in the Gold Over America Tour, which will traverse 30 cities from September to November.
