Simone Biles Wins Big at 2025 ESPYs Amid Mixed Reactions

Simone Biles, the celebrated Olympic gymnast, took home two major awards at the 2025 ESPYs on July 16. She won Best Female Athlete and Best Championship Performance, thanks to her stellar showing at the Paris Games where she earned three gold medals and a silver.

Fans Celebrate Biles’ Success

Biles beat strong contenders like Stephen Curry, Freddie Freeman, and Rory McIlroy for Best Female Athlete. After accepting the award, she expressed surprise, saying, “That was very unexpected, especially in a category of all men,” while sharing a moment with her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens.

Some Disagree with the Choice

Despite widespread support, some fans disagreed. Comments suggested the award should have gone to other athletes like Sydney McLaughlin or Caitlyn Clark. Others expressed frustration, calling the results “rigged.” Yet, many still hailed Biles as “the best female gymnast of all time” and urged she be nominated every year.

Simone Biles at the 2025 ESPY Awards held at the Dolby Theatre | Source: Getty Images

Vacation Photos Spark Body Rumors

Aside from her professional wins, Biles drew attention for recent vacation photos shared on Instagram. On July 7, she posted pictures from a Belize getaway with her husband. Wearing a patterned bikini, she appeared noticeably different, sparking speculation about cosmetic surgery.

Biles captioned the post simply, “gone to belize,” but disabled comments. However, media outlets and fans debated the visible changes. Some confidently claimed she had undergone breast augmentation, while others wondered if the change signaled retirement.

Public Weighs In on Career Impact

Comments ranged from supportive to concerned. Fans hoped any surgery wouldn’t affect her gymnastics career. Others joked about the difficulty of performing flips after such a procedure. Many viewed the possible surgery as a sign that Biles might be stepping away from competitive gymnastics.

Simone Biles Remains Silent on Rumors

So far, Biles has not addressed the rumors about her body or future plans. Meanwhile, the public and media continue to watch closely as she navigates life beyond her extraordinary athletic career.