Maybe, Simone Biles and retired from elite gymnastics after the 2024 Olympics, but she proved this week that she still has a lot to offer the sport by showing off her skills during a fun game of tag in the backyard of her lakeside Texas home.
Bayles, 29, shared a video of herself and fellow gymnast and 20-year-old LSU Tigers star Zoe Miller , compete in somersaults on a specially installed trampoline in the Spring, Texas, home she shares with her husband. Jonathan Owens .
The video showed two women taking turns performing various aerial tricks, from backflips to frontflips, and attempting to land without moving their legs.
While Bayles and Owens' lakeside mansion was a far cry from their usual training stomping grounds, it provided the perfect backdrop for the "summer night" session, with the sun setting over the water as the duo completed their competition.
Three-time Olympian Bayles, wearing a red bikini and matching sarong, managed to land flawlessly after many of the elements, proving that while she's no longer training at full capacity, she's more than retained the skills needed to compete for a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic team.
Simone Biles proved she still has a lot to offer in gymnastics, showing off her skills during a fun game of tag in the backyard of her lakeside Texas home. (Instagram/Simone Biles) Simone Biles, 29, shared a video of herself and fellow gymnast Zoe Miller, 20, competing in somersaults on a specially installed trampoline at the Spring, Texas, home she shares with her husband, Jonathan Owens. (Instagram/Simone Biles) In the video, the two women took turns performing various aerial tricks—from backflips to front flips—and tried to land them without moving their legs. (Instagram/Simone Biles)
The video attracted a lot of attention from several famous people in the gymnastics world, including Biles' former teammate, Aly Raisman , who commented, "I want to play! I could watch this all day! It's so much fun.".
Member of the Canadian national team Ellie Black also expressed her opinion, writing: "Staying on a trampoline is not easy, people.".
Even the official Olympics account commented on the video, writing: "Can we join next time?"«
Notably, the video was published just days after the seven-time Olympic champion admitted that she had not yet made a decision on whether she would attempt the upcoming Los Angeles Games, explaining in an interview with Spanish publication El Pais that she was "about 50%" in the decision-making process.
«"I'd say we're still at about 50 percent. Although I'll also take this opportunity to say one thing: I believe we should be able to admire athletes while they're active and competing," Bayles said.
«"I've already been to three Olympic Games, and I feel accomplished. It's amazing how people always want more and more from you. Ultimately, the decision will always be mine.".
The athlete confirmed that she has not participated in any elite-level gymnastics training since the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won three gold medals, noting that she has turned her attention to other activities such as yoga and Pilates - workouts she does with her NFL player husband.
«"I guess I just want to say that I'm stretching a bit because I actually hate exercise. I feel like after so many years of training, I deserve a break. And I'm allowing myself that privilege," she said.
«"Still, my husband takes me to Pilates, and frankly, it's not fun at all. It's really hard, nothing but pain and effort. But he loves it. And I do it because I enjoy sharing it with him.".
While Biles and Owens' lakeside mansion was a far cry from their usual training stomping grounds, it made for a perfect backdrop for the "summer evening" photo shoot. (Instagram/Simone Biles) Three-time Olympian Simone Biles, in a red bikini and matching sarong, landed flawlessly after performing numerous elements. (Instagram/Simone Biles) The video garnered attention from several gymnastics celebrities, including Biles' former teammate Aly Raisman, who commented, "I want to play! I could watch this all day! So much fun!" (Instagram/Simone Biles)
Beyond the new training program, much has changed in Biles' life since she last competed at the elite level, not least her living conditions.
For much of 2025, the gymnast shuttled between her home in Texas, which was under construction for much of the year, and a rented place in Illinois where her husband, who played for the team, lived.« Chicago Bears» .
However, the couple officially moved out of their Chicago home in February of this year, after the 2025 NFL season ended and Owens' contract with the Chicago Bears expired, allowing them to finally move into their custom-built mansion in Spring, which was completed in November.
It later emerged that they would only have a few months to settle into their new position after Owens signed new contract with «Indianapolis Colts» , he will have to move again before the start of next season.
However, Bayles makes sure to spend as much time as possible in their home, showing off how the couple is furnishing their luxurious abode in several Instagram posts.
In March, after posting a video of her remote-controlled curtains opening in the morning, the athlete noted that she had asked her interior designer, Diamond Hadley , to create an atmosphere that can be found in a high-class hotel.
«"When we designed this bedroom, I told them I wanted it to feel like a hotel, and it does," Bayles captioned a short video of the curtains opening onto the couple's beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the pool.
Situated on the shore of an artificial lake, the pool overlooks the water and includes a spacious spa area, as well as several areas for entertainment or relaxation.
Biles recently admitted that she's not yet revealing whether she plans to try out for the 2028 U.S. Olympic team, but she's been spending a lot of time settling into her new home. (Instagram/Simone Biles) This lakeside home was designed specifically for Biles and her husband. (Instagram/Simone Biles) Owens recently signed a new contract with the Indianapolis Colts, meaning they only have a few months to enjoy their home before he has to move again. (Instagram/Simone Biles)
Bayles also took a moment to show off a flashy new accessory she and Owens had delivered to their property: a brand-new golf cart, which they'll likely use to get around the neighborhood.
Posting a photo of the car sitting on the back of a truck, the sports superstar wrote: "Special delivery this morning.".
As for more personal details in their home, Bayles has begun adding references to her impressive career to her personal cabinet, which she revealed is now adorned with several framed awards, including the January 2025 Sports Illustrated cover from when she was named the magazine's 2024 Sportswoman of the Year.
Above is another Sports Illustrated cover, this time with Bayles posing alongside her fellow Olympians. Michael Phelps и Katie Ledecky . After their dazzling performances at the 2016 Rio Games, they were dubbed "The Greatest: Stars of the Hot American Summer.".
A poster from the Gold Over America tour—a program Bayles began in September 2021 following that year's Tokyo Olympics—completes the trio of framed achievements.
The sports star also spends plenty of time outdoors, sunbathing in the stunning lakeside pool or relaxing with her beloved dogs on one of the many lounge chairs surrounding the water.
When the Texas heat becomes unbearable, the athlete and her pets can take refuge on the covered terrace, which features a spacious dining area and an outdoor kitchen.
But, as Bayles previously said, dogs Also It has its own private room, finished in the same black and white tiles as the pool, with built-in food and water bowls, and a separate pet spa.