Simone Biles doesn’t understand why people are flipping out.
After all, the eight-time Olympic medalist has far bigger things to worry about than the state of her hair in the Paris summer heat—such as helping lead the Team USA women’s gymnastics team to another gold medal. Yet on her way to the July 30 all-around team final in question, Simone took a moment to shut down some online chatter.
“Don’t come for me about my hair,” the 27-year-old wrote on her Instagram Story over a video of herself using a mini fan to keep cool. “IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC & it’s like 9,0000 degrees. Oh & a 45 min ride.”
Alongside a kiss emoji she continued, “Gonna hold your hand when I say this. Next time you wanna comment on a black girls hair. JUST DON’T.”
So when it came down to it, Simone’s hair was the last thing on anyone’s mind as she competed alongside teammates Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, while fifth team member Hezly Rivera supported from the sidelines—especially when the team once again brough home a gold medal for the United States.
