Team USA Had One Word For Simone Biles' Kentucky Derby 'Riders Up'

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kevin Borba | Last updated May 3, 2025 8:36 PM ET

While her gymnastics was on full display during the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles continues to show that she is a jack of all trades.

At Saturday's 151st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, the seven-time gold medalist was tasked with doing the iconic "riders up" call, which lets the jockeys know it is time to mount their horse before the race.

In her lavender dress and matching hat, Biles fired off an energetic message that has drawn a ton of praise online.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the city of Louisville, the commonwealth of Kentucky and sports fans from around the world have been waiting for this moment, Riders Up!" said Biles before blowing a kiss.

A beautiful Riders Up from Simone Biles. #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/B6uS44qCkV
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) May 3, 2025

Not only did the fans in attendance seem to love her energy, but those on social media were quite complimentary of her efforts. However, it may be hard to argue that anyone was more supportive than the Team USA social media account.

In the same video shared on Instagram by NBC, the Team USA wrote, "GOATED " in response to Biles, alluding to the fact that she is seemingly great at everything she does.

Biles and everyone in attendance were treated to an eventful race in what were pretty tough conditions due to the track being so muddy as a result of the pouring rain.

In the end, it was Sovereignty that was crowned the winner, as he and rider Junior Alvarado beat out Journalism, Baeza, and Final Gambit, who came in fourth with a time of 2:02.31.

According to NBC, Alvarado is set to bring home $3.1 million following his win.

"It means the world to me. My family's here. I thought I had a great chance," Alvarado told NBC.

While it may have been a memorable moment for Biles, Alvarado may have had the best day out of anyone.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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