Who needs post-game interviews when you can have post-game fangirling? Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s rookie sensation, just took her star power to a whole new level by having a star-struck meet-up with two of the world’s most iconic athletes—Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas. And let’s just say, Clark didn’t even try to play it cool.
After leading her Indiana Fever to victory against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, Clark didn’t celebrate the usual way with a Gatorade shower or a locker room hype sesh. Oh no, this was different. Instead, she went full-on fangirl mode when she came face-to-face with Biles, the queen of gymnastics, and Thomas, the sprinting speedster who leaves everyone in her dust.
Clark didn’t just re-share the Fever’s post about the meet-up on her Instagram; she practically screamed, “lemme fan girl real quick,” on her IG story. Because when you’ve just met Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas, there’s no chill to be found, people.
Olympians in the House!
Biles and Thomas, fresh off their dazzling performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics where they collectively racked up three gold medals (with Biles snagging an extra silver for good measure), decided to check out what all the WNBA fuss was about. And boy, were they in for a treat.
The duo got the VIP treatment—Biles even shared a video of Clark sinking a three-pointer from way downtown (we see you, Caitlin!) on her Instagram stories. And if that wasn’t enough, Biles also posted a pic of the Fever’s adorable mascot, Freddy, proving that she’s not just a legend on the mat, but also has excellent taste in mascot memorabilia.
And speaking of legends, the crowd at the game gave Biles the ovation she deserves. After all, how often do you get to breathe the same air as the greatest gymnast of all time?
Breaking Records Like It’s No Big Deal
Of course, Caitlin Clark didn’t let the presence of Olympic royalty distract her from making history. She casually broke the WNBA rookie record for most three-pointers in a season with her first shot from beyond the arc, hitting her 86th three-pointer of the season. Take that, Rhyne Howard! Clark now holds the crown, surpassing Howard’s record of 85, set in 2022. And with nine games left, who knows how high she’ll take this thing? Anyone betting on 100?
Clark finished the game with a stat line that’s become as routine as brushing her teeth—19 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and a block. Just another day in the office.
As for the Fever, they’re now on a two-game winning streak and sitting pretty at seventh in the league with a 15-16 record. Next up? A showdown with the Chicago Sky, where the much-hyped Clark vs. Angel Reese rivalry will take center stage once again. You won’t want to miss it—because if this game is anything like the last, we’re all in for a wild ride.
So, while Caitlin Clark may be star-struck, she’s also proving to the world that she’s a star in her own right. And who knows, maybe one day, some young baller will be fangirling over her.