WATCH: Jimmy Fallon has an unconventional welcome for 'GOAT' Simone Biles after victorious campaign at the Paris Olympics

Simone Biles and Jimmy Fallon
Simone Biles and Jimmy Fallon; All sources - Getty

Simone Biles arrived on the iconic Tonight Show by Jimmy Fallon in a unique way, shortly after the conclusion of her Paris Olympic campaign. In Paris, the 27-year-old added three golds and a silver Olympic medal to her resume and earned the title of the most decorated gymnast in history.

Simone Biles was in attendance at the 2024 US Open. The 41-time medalist across the World Championships and Olympics cheered on Jessica Pegula in her quarterfinal match-up. With a few days left for the commencement of her Gold Over America tour, Biles was spotted posing with American television host and comedian Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show.

Fallon welcomed the Olympian with a goat (embodying the Biles' 'GOAT' title) with the greeting words:

"Thank you so much for coming on the show!"

Watch the video below:

When Biles was about to thank him, "Thank you so much for having me, Jim.." a goat interrupted their conversation.

The TV host did a wordplay with the caption, which read:

"The GOAT has arrived"

Biles also teased her appearance on the show with a picture on her Instagram story.

Simone Biles Instagram story; Instagram - @simonebiles
Simone Biles Instagram story; Instagram - @simonebiles

The six-time Olympic gold medalist recently bid farewell to her eponymous skill, the Yurchenko Double Pike in the vault, which was named after her at the 2023 World Championships. She honored her skill in her Instagram post, captioning:

"rest in peace yurchenko double pike"

The Simone Biles-hosted Gold Over America tour will start on September 6, 2024, with its first stop in Oceanside, California. Olympic and world champions, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Fred Richard, and Paul Juda, among others, will also join her on the tour.


Simone Biles slightly hinted at her probable appearance at the 2028 LA Olympics

Since the next stop of the Games will be Los Angeles, the US gymnast expressed anticipation over the event returning 'home'.

After she triumphed in Paris, the 27-year-old announced the end of her fifth eponymous skill but didn't completely close doors on her fourth Games appearance.

"Is this my last... definitely the Yurchenko double pike. I mean, I kinda nailed that one. So, you know, never say never. The next Olympics is at home. So you just never know," she said. (via Olympics.com)

She added:

"But I am getting really old"

Besides juggling media appearances and preparation for her tour, the Olympian also updated about her new lakeside mansion. She and her husband recently visited their under-construction abode in Texas.

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