The friendship between Taylor Swift and Simone Biles dates back several years, with Swift publicly supporting Team USA as early as the 2016 Rio Olympics. They first met in person at a Super Bowl party in 2017. Their bond deepened during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when Swift defended Biles after she withdrew from events for mental health reasons, calling her "perfectly human" and a "hero." Biles later presented Swift with The Gracie Grand Award in 2021, praising her generosity. The two have continued to support each other, though they didn't cross paths at a 2023 Packers-Chiefs game. Biles has also compared her own experience with fame to Swift's, noting the anxiety that comes with attention. Her now-famous 2024 floor routine was set to a Taylor Swift song, which she chose with input from her agent.
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