Simone Biles shared that she will grace the third and final box of Wheaties’ Century Collection series, Yahoo reports. Also highlighting boxing legend Muhammad Ali and NBA icon Michael Jordan, the series is in celebration of the cereal’s 100th anniversary.
The 25-year-old was beaming with pride in a video announcing the good news.
“I’m honored to share with you that I’m joining a very unique club in landing my first Wheaties box,” she said. “I’m thrilled to be on the third and final box in this series proudly representing today’s athletes in what it means to be a Wheaties Champion.”
She continued, explaining that throughout the cereal’s 100-year history, its iconic orange cover has highlighted athletes who “do their best to try and go above and beyond their sports and also give back to the world.”
“Growing up I looked up to Dominique Dawes and Serena Williams,” she said. “It’s always important to see someone who looks like you succeeding, and to share the title of Wheaties Champion with them means the world to me. As a Wheaties Champion, I want to encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves and pursue their dreams. Keep an eye out in stores for this box, which is out this month. And keep an eye out for more exciting updates from me and Wheaties later this summer.”
Fans were just as happy as Biles, and shared congratulatory messages on Twitter.
“I don’t eat cereal but I will be buying a box. Congratulations little sister! May God continue to bless you!” one user wrote.
“Congratulations Simone. You are so amazing and beautiful in every way. And the GOAT that you worked so hard for. Blessings to you,” another echoed.
The Wheaties cover is well deserved for the gymnast, who has earned seven National All-Around titles, three consecutive and five overall World All-Around titles and seven Olympic medals, along with having four gymnastic skills named after her. She has also advocated for mental health reform and campaigned for education and assistance for children in adoption and foster care systems, CNN reports.