{"id":27522,"date":"2025-05-13T17:26:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T17:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27522"},"modified":"2025-05-13T17:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T17:26:02","slug":"she-did-not-go-to-school-for-this-internet-explodes-over-simone-biles-latest-achievement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27522","title":{"rendered":"‘She Did Not Go to School for This’\u2014 Internet Explodes Over Simone Biles’ Latest Achievement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Netizens are up in arms over the honor Simone Biles was bestowed with by Washington University. The heated commentary follows an instance in which her accent was scrutinized at the Kentucky Derby.<\/p>\n

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Recently, gymnastics superstar Simone Biles had the honor of presenting the commencement speech for graduates of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Aside from speaking, Biles received a special honor from the university, which she proudly boasted about on social media. Her posts prompted a flurry of strong reactions from netizens, some of whom felt she didn’t qualify for the achievement.<\/p>\n

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Simone Biles posing with her award for “Best Female Athlete of the Year” during the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, Spain on April 21, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Clad in a flowing green academic gown trimmed with black velvet and red piping, Biles struck a proud pose in a minimalist corner \u2014 her signature poise unmistakable even beneath the soft drape of her doctoral cap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Simone Biles posing for a picture in graduation attire, posted on May 12, 2025. | Source: Instagram\/simonebiles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Olympic gymnast beamed in the second snap she shared to Instagram, flashing a wide, joyful smile while holding up the honorary degree she received from Washington University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Simone Biles posing with her honorary degree from Washington University. | Source: Instagram\/simonebiles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the cover image, she stood confidently with a softer, more reserved smile, her posture speaking volumes about the magnitude of the moment.<\/p>\n

Biles captioned the post with playful pride,\u00a0writing<\/u><\/a>, “it’s [sic] Dr. Biles to you [\u2026]” before extending heartfelt thanks to the university and a warm congratulations to the graduating class. “Good luck with all your future endeavors!!” she\u00a0concluded<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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