Beyonce has narrated an advert honouring gymnast Simone Biles.
The advert, appearing on NBC, comes after the Simone won her second gold medal of the Olympics, this time in the individual competition. It's her sixth Olympic medal in total.
Beyonce's voice is heard over footage of the 27-year-old gymnast.
"Let's talk about power," the singer says. "Because, really, that's what this story's about. Physical power: its beauty, its wonder. The way it never stops amazing you. Then there's spiritual power, the kind that really matters. The power you can't see, only sense. The power you need in those moments when life goes a little sideways on you. And, of course, lasting power. Only a select few know what it feels like to get to the top and stay there. And, somehow, keep getting better."
The script is referring to the "twisties" that Simone experienced in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, forcing her to withdraw from the competition.
Beyonce continues, "Simone Biles inspires me and I'm pretty sure she inspires you too. Such confidence in her strength, such beauty in her power, such a great lesson in her story. Brilliance, it doesn't come easy. Gold can be a hell of a journey. And the greatest of all time is willing to put that title on the line every time she walks out there. Take your best shot, world. She's ready for you."
The advert is set to Beyonce's song Just for Fun, from her recent Cowboy Carter album.
Simone won her second gold medal of the competition on Thursday night. "It is crazy I'm in the conversation of greatest of all athletes because I'm just Simone Biles from Spring in Texas," she said. "Three years ago I never thought I'd step on a gymnastic court again, but I worked hard, mentally and physically, even saw my therapist this morning, just making sure I'm mentally well."
