Five-year-old gymnast Nova captured the hearts of millions on Instagram with her impressive balance beam routine, garnering over 40 million views and a special shoutout from none other than Olympic champion Simone Biles.
In the viral video, Nova, sporting a Team USA leotard, showcased her skills with handstands, backbends, and even a backflip in her living room. Biles took notice and commented, “the little strut [clapping emoji] Get it girl!!!!”
Nova’s mother, Tiffany Davidson, who manages her daughter’s Instagram account, shared the heartwarming moment when Nova found out about Biles’ comment during gymnastics practice. The young gymnast was overjoyed and proudly showed off the comment to her teammates.
Having started gymnastics at the age of 3, Nova’s journey has been documented on Instagram, attracting a strong following and catching the attention of celebrities like Biles, Joscelyn Roberson, and Hezley Rivera.
The young gymnast had the opportunity to meet Biles in person last year, where the Olympic champion signed a copy of her book and shared a hug with Nova. The experience left a lasting impression on Nova, who often recalls the meeting as a core memory.
Biles’ support for Nova comes as she made a triumphant return to the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team to a gold medal victory. This win solidified Biles as the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast of all time, with a total of eight Olympic medals to her name.
As Biles continues to inspire young gymnasts like Nova, the five-year-old cheers on her idol from home, showing unwavering support for Team USA in their Olympic journey.
