Simone Biles at the 2024 Olympics: why was the gymnast absent in recent years? Her results!

When she entered the competition, the ovation was as great as her talent. Simone Biles, the global gymnastics star, is back in the quest for several Olympic medals. For these Olympic Games, she is aiming for almost a clean sweep because the American missed the qualification for the individual uneven bars competition. For the rest, she can simply win 5 gold medals, starting with the team competition this Tuesday, July 30 before finishing with the individual all-around competition.

Remember… Three years ago, during the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew to everyone’s amazement, refusing obstacles. Simone Biles blocked her rotation on her usual jump, missed her landing, then put her Olympics on hold: a problem of losing her bearings in space was the terrible cause. She explained, during a press conference, having to deal with her “old demons”. A very important statement on the mental health of athletes.I have to do what is right for me and focus on my mental health and not compromise my health and well-being. We are human too, we have to protect our minds and bodies, rather than doing what the world expects of us.” she had explained.

In June 2023, she surprised everyone by announcing her return and it may be the best news for gymnastics.I was depressed for a while, and on antidepressants.”she confided to the World. “Then I told myself that I wouldn’t practice this sport that I love all my life at this level, and that I didn’t want to regret in ten or fifteen years not having tried again, so I tried my luck again by giving it my all. I didn’t know what it would lead to and, inevitably, at my age (27 years old, editor’s note), there are days that are harder than others, sacrifices, but I have an open and honest relationship and communication with my coaches, and I enjoy working with the other girls, who make this adventure really nice.”