Matching Simone Biles’ Stature, Serena Williams’ Daughter Olympia’s Future in Sport Gets Fans Pumped: “What a Powerhouse”

What’s more fun—watching your mom crush it in world championships or seeing Simone Biles perform live? Olympia Ohanian, Serena Williams’ daughter with Alexis Ohanian, got to do both! She watched the 2024 Gold Over America Tour right next to her mom, who was cheering on Biles at the Kia Center in Florida.

Not only did Serena and Alexis enjoy the show, but they also snapped a picture with Simone and her team, which Biles later shared on her Instagram story. After the Florida show, the troupe headed to the Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, for another performance on October 13. But what really got everyone talking was Alexis Ohanian’s post on X about the event!

Alexis Ohanian shared an adorable confession about Olympia’s recent visit to the Gold Over America Tour. On X, he wrote, “I had to take S & Jr to see @Simone_Biles’ Gold Over America Tour. Packed house. Awesome night. Don’t miss it if they’re coming to your town. And thank you Simone and @ChilesJordan for absolutely making Olympia’s MONTH.” It’s clear the night was a huge success for the whole family, especially for Olympia, who had an unforgettable experience!

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Along with the post, there were a few images shared—one was the screenshot of Biles’ Instagram story, another of the packed crowd at the tour, but the last photo really caught everyone’s attention: a picture of Simone Biles with little Olympia. Can you believe Olympia is just seven years old and already getting compared to Biles? You might wonder why! Well, it’s all about height. Biles, often called the greatest gymnast of all time, is known for her amazing skills and dynamic performances, but she’s also just 4 feet 8 inches tall (142 cm). Now fans are noticing that Olympia, even at such a young age, seems to be matching Simone’s height, and it’s got everyone talking!

Although the photo may have created an optical illusion, it certainly looks like Olympia is following in Biles’ footsteps! When a fan commented on Alexis’s Instagram post featuring the same image, saying, “Awww! She’s so big! Is she doing gymnastics too?” Alexis responded, “She is.” It seems Olympia is diving into gymnastics as well! But right now, it’s their heights that are stealing the spotlight and leaving fans in awe.

Olympia Ohanian and Simone Biles win over fans everywhere

One fan added, “Olympia is almost as tall as Simone, and she’s only 7! I can’t wait to see which sport she pursues seriously.” While Olympia’s exact height isn’t known, considering that Serena Williams stands at 5 feet 9 inches and Alexis Ohanian is 6 feet 5 inches, it’s likely she’ll be tall, too. But when it comes to Simone Biles, her height combined with her strength has made her a dominant force in gymnastics.

Biles has five moves named after her. Biles’ low center of gravity gives her an advantage in balance and stability—essential for executing the demanding routines on the beam, floor, vault, and uneven bars. With 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals to her name, Biles proves that height hasn’t held her back at all.

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Another fan added, “Is it an optical illusion, or is Olympia really almost as tall as Simone Biles?” Another fan added, “Not Simone and Jr. being the same height.” Well, despite being short, Biles has inspired many. Even NBA G.O.A.T. LeBron James admires the 4-foot-8 Simone Biles, saying she deserves respect. He shared how his daughter, Zhuri, looks up to Biles, inspiring her own journey in gymnastics. With her energy and passion, Zhuri is poised to become a future star. LeBron praised Simone Biles, saying, “She’s an inspiration to my daughter and to all… if you love greatness.” He added, “Simone is super dope. And she’s an inspiration to my daughter and to all, not only Black girls in the world, but also kids, anyone, not only just in gymnastics, but any field.”

At just 5, Zhuri was already showcasing her rhythmic gymnastics skills, twirling a makeshift ribbon at home while LeBron shared her moments on Instagram. When he asked her something and got no reply, he remarked, “Cool, she’s focused.” These signs suggest Zhuri could be aiming to follow in Simone Biles’ footsteps. It’s no wonder even seasoned athletes like LeBron are in awe of Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever, with 7 Olympic medals across three Games.

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One more fan added, “Not Simone and Olympia being the same height.” And another added, “what a powerhouse.” Well, Olympia is an enormous fan of Simone Biles! The mother-daughter duo of Serena Williams and Olympia Ohanian was spotted watching the women’s gymnastics final on July 30, where the American team clinched the gold medal. Olympia, dressed in a pink floral dress and sneakers, looked almost all grown-up as she cheered on Simone Biles from her mom’s lap. While Olympia’s dad, Alexis Ohanian, wasn’t with them, he has been sharing Olympia’s adventures at the Paris Games, including her collection of souvenir pins.

But Serena Williams has earlier declared that her daughters won’t play professional sports until women receive fair pay. Her husband, Alexis Ohanian, recalled a moment when Olympia wore an Alex Morgan jersey, inspiring him to dream of her playing for a national team. Serena insisted on fair compensation first, motivating Ohanian to invest in the Angel City Football Club, a women’s soccer team. While it’s unclear if Olympia will pursue tennis, her Instagram reveals interests in golf, soccer, track and field, and now gymnastics after seeing Simone Biles. In the end, it’s clear that both Olympia and Simone are inspiring the next generation of athletes.

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