Time Magazine just dropped its 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list, and front and center is Simone Biles, the undisputed queen of gymnastics. With 11 Olympic medals from Rio to Paris, Biles’ dominance is unquestionable. But it’s her impact outside the chalk lines that’s really lighting up social media. The online response has been electric. Fans are flooding timelines with praises for her athletic greatness.

Among the many celebrating this honor is Gina Chiles, mother of fellow Olympian Jordan Chiles, who has long admired Biles not just as a teammate to her daughter but as a trailblazer for the sport. Time naming Simone Biles one of the most influential people of the year serves less as a surprise and more as a reminder. She isn’t just shaping gymnastics but the culture as well.

Gina Chiles took to X with a simple, glowing reaction to USA Gymnastics’ post for Simone. “🐐. Congratulations—so deserved!” Her words echoed the collective pride of a gymnastics community that has watched Biles evolve from a generational talent to a global force. The post, celebrating Biles’ inclusion in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, also spotlighted a powerful tribute by Aly Raisman, three-time Olympic gold medalist, “She is both deeply human and undeniably superhuman—a combination that makes her impact profound.”

And no one understands that duality quite like Raisman. As the “grandma” of the iconic 2016 “Final Five,” Raisman watched Biles dominate the world stage with jaw-dropping difficulty and unshakable poise. Her tribute added, “Even as the GOAT, she continues to push herself—defying the very notion of limits.” For Raisman, it was never just about medals. It was about how Simone took the weight of global expectations, opened up about her struggles, and still dared to soar higher. In her words, Biles has not only changed gymnastics. She’s changed lives.

Simone’s brilliance lies in how she turns pressure into power. She has literally rewritten the code of the sport with five signature moves named after her. But it’s her strength off the mat. Advocating for mental health, athlete safety, and a new culture of compassion that defines her influence. “She has transformed gymnastics—and even sport itself,” Raisman wrote, and fans couldn’t agree more. From Olympic moms like Gina Chiles to everyday fans across the world, support is pouring in.

Fans flood social media with love for the goat

The celebration wasn’t just confined to the gymnastics community. Fans lit up social media with heartwarming, hilarious, and downright hype-filled reactions. One user captured the moment perfectly, tagging a friend and writing, “We should not be the slightest bit surprised at this news, should we? Considering we both bonded over watching her documentary on Netflix.” That docuseries, Simone Biles: Rising, just took home a PGA Award for Outstanding Sports Program. It was a victory not just for Biles but for everyone who saw their own strength reflected in her story.

Another fan, clearly overflowing with joy, posted in all caps, “OMG! Could not go to a more deserving or better human or athlete!!!!!!!!!!!! 🐐” It’s the kind of emotional outpouring that only Simone could spark. After stepping away from competition in Tokyo to protect her mental health and then returned in 2024 to dominate Paris with three golds and a silver. Biles didn’t just reclaim her place atop the podium. She redefined what resilience looks like.

Some tributes didn’t need many words to hit deep. One user simply dropped, “THE GOAT,” while another wrote, “Huzzah and Congrats‼” Because really, what more needs to be said? Simone’s impact goes beyond numbers. Simone Biles has earned multiple global honors, including Sportsperson of the Year and Laureus’ Comeback of the Year. Cementing her status as a living symbol of perseverance and power. These reactions aren’t just flattery. They’re facts.

And then came the salute, “The greatest of all time 🐐🐐.” Double the goats, double the truth. From her explosive routines to her unshakable grace under pressure, Biles hasn’t just dominated gymnastics. She’s transformed it. Fans everywhere recognize that she’s not just influential because of her medals. And they’re showing up in full force to make sure that moment doesn’t go unnoticed.