Simone Biles is turning her first‑ever trip to the Winter Olympics into a headline‑worthy storyline of its own. The seven‑time Olympic champion has been spotted in the stands at the Milano‑Cortina Games alongside husband Jonathan Owens, cheering on Team USA in men’s figure skating and bringing a jolt of summer‑Games star power to the icy arena.
Her courtside‑style appearances have already produced viral clips on Instagram and TikTok, with fans joking that “when the GOAT shows up, you stick the landing,” as Ilia Malinin and other U.S. skaters performed in front of one of the most decorated gymnasts in history.
Biles has leaned into the novelty of being a spectator instead of a competitor, telling Olympics.com she’s “super excited” to experience a Games where the biggest change is trading heat and chalk dust for freezing air and heavy coats. At 28, and after three Summer Olympics (Rio, Tokyo, Paris), her presence in Milan reads as both a victory lap and a show of solidarity, especially as she’s been seen consoling younger athletes like U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin after tough performances and posting supportive messages for Team USA across her social feeds.
It’s the kind of crossover moment that reminds viewers the Olympic ecosystem is smaller than it looks — and that even the greatest of all time still loves being just another fan in the stands. You can see more of her Winter Games visit in this roundup of Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens supporting Team USA in Milan.