Simone Biles announces partnership with Athleta

American gymnast Simone Biles has announced that she has partnered with clothing brand Athleta, in a video shared on Instagram on Friday. The 24-year-old said that as she takes “the next step in my career”, it was important for her to “align with a partner who supports me”.

“I wanted to partner with a brand that would inspire and challenge me, to be the best version of myself, and shares my passion to help girls rise and earn their limitless potential,” she said.