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US gold gymnast Simone Biles captured the hearts of people across the world with a wholesome comment she made during an interview.
During her sit down with Today Show’s Hoda Kotb on 6 August, the pair unpacked Biles’ incredible Olympics performance in Paris.
“You were someone who dreamt of being a gymnast, and you’re here today,” Kotb said to Biles. “So if you had to answer this question: ‘If not for blank, I would not be here today.’ If not for blank … who’s that person?”
Biles poignantly responded: “If not for my parents and adoption, I wouldn’t be here today.”
Host Kotb was taken aback by the athlete’s answer before saying: “That is so beautiful.”
It didn’t take long for viewers to comment on the sweet interaction, with one writing: “Hoda’s pause spoke beautifully. Got me Teary-eyed.”
Another added: “A beautiful question and a beautiful answer.”
Meanwhile, a third highlighted: “That answer was so special for both Simone and Hoda. Crying in the club.”
Kotb first became a mother in 2017 when she adopted Haley Joy after a battle with breast cancer. Two years later, she adopted her daughter Hope Catherine. “They put her in my arms … she fit like she was born there. I looked down and these eyes were looking at me and I thought to myself, ‘Forever, for as long as I am breathing, you will be protected and loved and cared for,'” the host previously said.
#SimoneBiles gives the sweetest answer to who she feels got her to where she is now. 💞 #ParisOlympics #TODAYShow @Simone Biles
Meanwhile, Biles has always shown love and gratitude for her parents.
In June 2021, she took to Instagram with an “appreciation post for [her] sweet parents.”
“Thanks for making sacrifices since day 1 so I can live out my dream. But most importantly, thanks for always being there for me through all the highs and lows,” she penned.
