Simone Biles drops 1-word reaction as Zoe Miller shares LSU gymnastics media day glimpses ahead of comeback from injury

Simone Biles (L) and Zoe Miller (R). PHOTO: Both from Getty Images
Simone Biles (L) and Zoe Miller (R). PHOTO: Both from Getty Images

Simone Biles reacted to gymnast Zoe Miller sharing glimpses from the LSU Tigers' media day. The day also featured many LSU gymnasts including Lexi Zeiss, Kaliya Lincoln, Leah Miller and Kylie Coen among others posing for portraits ahead of the 2025-2026 season.

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Last season, Zoe Miller had to miss the entire 2025 season due to a torn labrum that was repaired on her left shoulder. Earlier this year, in May, she underwent surgery on her right shoulder, which she shared on Instagram.

Ahead of the 2026 season, Zoe Miller shared pictures of herself in LSU Tigers colors from the media day on her Instagram handle, with a playful caption, writing:

"Had to spin the block🙂‍↔️"
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The seven-time Olympic gold medalist Biles reacted to Miller’s post, leaving a one-word comment to hype her former training partner, writing:

"Queeeeeen 💜💜"

In addition to Simone Biles, other gymnasts shared their reactions on the former two-time Pan American Games gold medalist’s post. Olivia Dunne, the ex-LSU athlete and social media influencer, commented:

“There she isssss🔥”

Kylie Coen, the LSU Tigers’ junior, also reacted to the post:

“ZOEEEE😍”, she wrote.
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University of Washington transfer, Emily Innes, who joined LSU’s class of 2026, wrote:

“A literal model 🤩”

LSU Tigers’ Class of 2027 recruit Reese Esponda also chimed in, commenting with emojis:

“😍😍😍”
Screenshot of Biles’ and other athletes’ comments on Miller’s post. Credits - IG/ _.zoemiller
Screenshot of Biles’ and other athletes’ comments on Miller’s post. Credits - IG/ _.zoemiller

The LSU Tigers' schedule for 2026 season has been announced, with the team featuring in the Gymnastics 101/Open Mike Night (exhibition) on January 2.

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When Simone Biles tried to surprise Zoe Miller with Louisiana visit

Zoe Miller (L) and Biles (C) at 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials - Gymnastics. Source: Getty
Zoe Miller (L) and Biles (C) at 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials - Gymnastics. Source: Getty

Simone Biles, currently enjoying her time away from gymnastics after competing at the Paris Olympics, visited Baton Rouge, Louisiana, earlier this year in March to surprise Zoe Miller. Sharing the moment on Instagram, Biles revealed that she had planned the visit as a surprise, but Miller had already discovered she was coming.

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On her Instagram story, the 23-time World Championships gold medalist shared a picture with Miller upon arriving in Louisiana, with the university’s stadium visible in the background. She captioned the story, adding:

“Tried to surprise her but she happened to check my location 45 minutes out 😭”

While Miller was seen wearing an LSU t-shirt and white track pants in the picture, Simone Biles sported a light brown track top and dark brown pants, paired with brown color-blocked sneakers. Notably, during her visit to the university, Biles was surprised to see a tiger on campus.

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Edited by Abhiruchi Rout
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