Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Biles Equips Herself With 'Plenty' of Bears Swag After Packers Jacket Backlash

Simone Biles Shows Her 'True Colors' With New Bears Apparel

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles looks to be moving on from the Green Bay Packers jacket controversy that landed her in hot water with her hometown fans.

In an Instagram story posted Tuesday, Biles posed in a Bears hoodie and hat.

"Plenty of Bears swag coming my way," Biles captioned the post.

Biles Originally Represented Packers After Super Bowl Win

Biles, a native of Columbus, Ohio, originally wore a jacket from the rival Green Bay Packers after the team's Super Bowl win in February.

The move drew plenty of criticism from Browns fans, who felt that Biles was not representing her hometown team.

Biles apologized for wearing the Packers jacket, saying that she was not trying to slight the Browns.

Biles Switches Allegiances to Bears

While the Bears are not Biles' hometown team, the team does have a strong fan base in Ohio.

The Bears also have a history of success, having won nine NFL championships, including the Super Bowl in 1986.

Biles' decision to wear Bears apparel is likely to be seen as a sign of her support for the team, as well as a way to distance herself from the Packers jacket controversy.

Biles Continues to Train for Olympics

Despite the controversy surrounding her wardrobe, Biles is continuing to train for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Biles is one of the most decorated gymnasts in history, having won 32 Olympic and World Championship medals.

She is expected to be one of the favorites to win gold in Tokyo.

Conclusion

Simone Biles has shown that she is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in, even when it comes to her favorite football team.

Her decision to wear Bears apparel is likely to be seen as a sign of her support for the team, as well as a way to distance herself from the Packers jacket controversy.

Regardless of which team she is rooting for, Biles is sure to be one of the most watched athletes at the 2020 Olympics.