In a heartfelt tribute that captivated fans around the world, Beyoncé narrated a powerful video celebrating Simone Biles’ journey to gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
BEYONCÉ FOR SIMONE BILES
The video offered an intimate look at Biles’ road to Olympic glory. It was beautifully accompanied by Beyoncé’s emotive narration and a snippet of her track “JUST FOR FUN” featuring Willie Jones.
The video opens with Beyoncé’s soulful voice setting the tone, as she sings the opening verse of her song, according to People.
“Let’s talk about power because, really, that’s what this story is about,” Beyoncé begins, as footage of Biles’ impressive performances fills the screen.
BEYONCÉ DESCRIBES POWER
The singer continues, highlighting the different facets of power.
“Physical power, its beauty, its wonder, the way it never stops amazing you. Then there’s spiritual power, the kind that really matters.
The power you can’t see, only sense.”
Beyoncé’s narration takes viewers through Biles’ remarkable journey, including a poignant reminder of the Tokyo Olympics.
There Biles faced the challenge of the “twisties” and had to withdraw from competition, according to the Rolling Stone.
SIMONE BILES AND THE PARIS OLYMPICS
This moment, captured in the video, underscores the mental and emotional struggles elite athletes face.
“And, of course, lasting power. Only a select few know what it feels like to get to the top and stay there and somehow keep getting better,” Beyoncé reflects.
The video transitions to scenes of Biles training and competing in the Paris Games.
Beyoncé’s words resonate as she praises Biles’ resilience and excellence.
SIMONE BILES: GREATEST OF ALL TIME
“Simone Biles inspires me, and I’m pretty sure she inspires you, too,” Beyoncé says.
“Such confidence in her strength, such beauty in her power, such a great lesson in her story.”
Her admiration is clear as she adds, “Brilliance, it doesn’t come easy.
Gold can be a hell of a journey, and the greatest of all time is willing to put that title on the line every time she walks out there.
Take your best shot, world. She’s ready for you.”
HISTORIC OLYMPIC SUCCESS
Beyoncé’s tribute is not the only highlight of Biles’ Olympic success. The gymnast’s achievements in Paris are making history, according to Billboard.
On 1 August, Biles clinched her second gold medal in the all-around final, solidifying her status as the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history.
Her team victory in the women’s team final, alongside Jade Carey, Sunisa ‘Suni’ Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera.
This further cemented her place in the annals of Olympic greatness.