Simone Biles Had to Be ‘Sewn into’ Her Gown for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards

Simone Biles attends the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid
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Earlier that day, Biles penned a message to her fans on her Instagram Stories, urging them to give her some space throughout her European travels.

"okay I reallllly love how passionate and dedicated y'all are, BUT I have to be honest. It really makes me anxious when you stand outside of the hotel all day,” she wrote over a scenic shot of her fruity beverage at what seems to be a restaurant. “Can we please please please love from afar 🤍🤍🤍🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾& respect privacy xx.”

She added, "i would love to take pics while I'm out & about though 🫶🏾."

While Biles attended the Laureus World Sports Awards as an ambassador and special guest, her journey with Laureus began in February when she visited Polisportiva Garegnano — a program supporting youth, particularly girls, by building confidence, resilience and life skills through sport — alongside husband Jonathan Owens.

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Simone Biles ahead of the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid
Credit: Simone Biles/Instagram

"Laureus has played a meaningful role in my journey for many years, and I am incredibly proud to have been honoured four times as Laureus Sportswoman of the Year, including at last year’s Awards in Madrid, which was an unforgettable night for me," she said at the time, per the Laureus website. "I’ve seen that power in action – how sport can open doors, build confidence and help young people feel seen and supported”

"The opportunity to visit the girls in Milan was a reminder of why this work matters so much,” Biles added. “Their energy, their determination, their joy."

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