Simone Biles meets Caitlin Clark after WNBA star breaks another record

Kaitlyn Clark is making history, and the entire sports world is cheering her on — including Simone Biles.

The 27-year-old Olympic gymnast performed live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, August 28, Indiana Fever beat Connecticut Sun 84-80.

Although the 22-year-old Clark performed well, Scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assistsThe game started with a three-pointer, her 86th of the season. this breaks WNBA rookie three-point shot record Previously owned by Ryan Howard.

After the game, Clark and her teammates met Biles and 27-year-old Olympic track and field star Gabby Thomas, who greeted them with hugs and smiles.

“Team ecstatic to meet Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas after @GainbridgeFH win. Everyone’s reaction 😂 🙌,” the WNBA team posted on its social media account wrote in a video shared.

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“They were so excited,” Biles told the camera after the sweet meeting. “Oh my God. Normally the boy would come by and say ‘yeah.'” But they were so excited, which is so cool.

She further commented on the encounter by sharing the video on

Thomas also spoke on X, writing: “First WNBA game! So happy to support these stars 🙌🏾.”

Other stars in attendance included Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and David Letterman. indianapolis star.

Not surprisingly, Clark continues to break records, most recently setting a new WNBA rookie record for assists.

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Last month, she told reporters she would continue to maintain a strong work ethic when discussing not being selected for the U.S. women’s basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

“It reminds me of that time when you’re in college. I feel like I’m just a freshman in college. So it tells you that if you want this to be your dream four years from now, you have to start working now,” she said . “So I think that’s what it’s like for me, you know, work hard and hopefully you can be there.”