Michael Phelps Drops Major 3-Word Message for Simone Biles as American Legend Celebrates Major Honor

Imagine one legend giving a nod to another—it doesn’t get much better than that. That’s exactly what went down when Simone Biles took home the Sportswoman of the Year award at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. This marks her fourth win in the category, tying her with Serena Williams, and it comes on the heels of her incredible comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles claimed three golds and a silver, solidifying her spot as one of the greatest gymnasts the world has ever seen. And guess who joined the celebration?

Michael Phelps, the swimming legend who knows a thing or two about greatness and comebacks, shared a beautiful moment on Instagram to congratulate Simone Biles. In the pic, Simone is stunning in a black strapless dress with floral details and a dramatic high-low hem, all smiles as she shares a warm hug with Lindsey Vonn, who’s looking classy in a long-sleeved black outfit with her blonde hair down, holding the Laureus World Sports Awards trophy—just about to hand it over to Simone.

It’s a genuine moment of celebration between two legends, and Phelps shared it on his Instagram story with the caption, “Congrats @simonebiles !! ” and “Well deserved ”—a true GOAT recognizing another GOAT.

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