Ahead of the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Simone Biles took part in one of the race’s great traditions. She gave the “Riders Up” call at Churchill Downs. Biles attended the race with her mother and ...

Simone Biles, an 11-time Olympic medalist who is widely regarded as one of the best gymnasts of all-time, will deliver the "Riders up!" call that signals the jockeys to mount their horses.

For this year's yearly tradition, one of the greatest American athletes of all time, Simone Biles, did the honors. As a Kentucky native, I feel that it rains almost every time this race takes place.

Before the start of this year’s Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, one of the greatest athletes of all time, Simone Biles, will serve as this year’s “Riders Up” announcer.

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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 ...

Biles then excitingly said 'Riders up' before blowing a kiss to the camera. However, her performance left NBC viewers divided and they took to social media to make their feelings clear.

Biles holds the most World Championship medals (30) and gold medals (23) in gymnastics history. A three-time Olympian, her 11 Olympic medals and seven Olympic gold medals are the most by a US gymnast.

Legendary gymnast Simone Biles will announce the "Riders Up" command this year at the Kentucky Derby, which will be held May 3. The "Riders Up" call tells all jockeys to mount their horses ahead ...

Before the start of the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, one of the greatest athletes of all time, Simone Biles, will have the honor of serving as this year’s "Riders Up" announcer. With ...

Olympic champion Simone Biles announced 'Rider's Up' at the 151st Kentucky Derby. After practicing the call on the red carpet, she announced it ahead of the race.