A Long-Awaited Promise
For gymnastics icon Simone Biles, reaching the pinnacle of sport has always been accompanied by a tradition of rewarding herself. Reflecting on her journey, the 29-year-old athlete recently shared a nostalgic look back at her early Olympic days. According to a social media update shared by Biles, she and her then-teammate Aly Raisman made a pact back in 2015: if they successfully qualified for the 2016 Olympic team, they would celebrate by purchasing Celine handbags.
Biles noted that the memory remains vivid, even revealing, «I have it written down in my notepad still.» With the ten-year anniversary of that milestone approaching, the gymnast hinted that she might be ready to commemorate the occasion with another addition to her collection.
Expanding a Luxury Collection
Over the years, Biles' affinity for high-end fashion has become well-documented. Following her stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics—where she secured four medals, three of which were gold—Biles treated herself to an Hermès Birkin bag. She shared glimpses of her shopping experience with her followers, showing off the signature orange packaging of the luxury house.
Her collection continued to grow in January 2025. During a shopping trip with her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, Biles acquired a sophisticated brown Birkin bag detailed with white stitching and gold hardware. According to reports from Maison de Luxe, the accessory was valued at approximately $34,000.
A Remarkable Athletic Career
Biles’ career has been marked by both immense triumph and personal resilience. After her breakthrough success in 2016, she navigated the challenges of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she famously withdrew from several events due to a case of the «twisties,» a disorienting condition affecting spatial awareness. Her triumphant return to the world stage at the 2024 Paris Games solidified her status as one of the greatest athletes of all time, proving her enduring dominance in the sport.