Simone Biles' Olympic coaches Laurent Landi and Cécile Canqueteau-Landi are set to lead the University of Georgia's gymnastics program.

What happened?

The University of Georgia announced the hiring of Laurent Landi as Associate Head Coach, reuniting him with his wife Cécile Canqueteau-Landi.
Landi expressed excitement about working with his wife again and supporting the student-athletes.

Why it matters for Simone Biles

The Landis coached Simone Biles to six Olympic medals and 16 world championship medals from 2018 to 2024.
They also coached other top U.S. gymnasts, including Madison Kocian and Alyssa Baumann.

What comes next?

The Georgia GymDogs, under Canqueteau-Landi's guidance, made their first appearance in the NCAA National Championship Semifinals in seven seasons.
The team concluded the 2026 season as the No. 6 program in the country, their best result since 2016.
Laurent Landi praised the program's "limitless potential" with a young cohort of talent and top incoming recruits.
The Landis will reunite at the helm of one of the fastest-rising championship contenders in women's college gymnastics.
Cécile Canqueteau-Landi represented France at the 1996 Olympic Games and has been coaching in the United States since 2004.
The Landis were inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2023, and Laurent was named the USAG Coach of the Year in 2022 and 2023.
The University of Georgia's gymnastics program is expected to climb even higher in 2027 with the Landis at the helm.
And with their expertise, the team is poised to make a strong impact in the NCAA.
But the Landis' success is not limited to their work with Simone Biles.
So they will bring their experience and knowledge to the University of Georgia's gymnastics program.
The Landis coached over 13 national team members, including Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and World team champion Joscelyn Roberson.
Their tenure at the World Champions Centre (WCC) was marked by numerous successes, including Simone Biles' record-breaking performances.
The University of Georgia's gymnastics program has a long history of success, with nine NCAA Championship titles.
And with the Landis on board, the team is expected to continue its winning tradition.