After securing her third gold medal win at the Paris Summer Games, Simone Biles expressed her excitement over her performance. Biles highlighted the hard work she put into perfecting her vault, the Yurchenko double pike, which she successfully executed during the finals. She emphasized her joy in showcasing her skills at the event.
Following her decision to withdraw from certain events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to prioritize her mental health, Biles shared her enthusiasm for returning to competition this year. Despite facing negative comments and criticism for her past choices, she remains focused on her well-being and continues therapy to ensure her mental health is in a good state.
During the Paris Games, Biles mentioned that the negative comments have subsided, indicating a positive shift in the public's perception. She emphasized the importance of taking things one day at a time with the support of her therapist while actively participating in the competition.
Biles also praised her competitor, Rebeca Andrade from Brazil, whom she previously expressed reluctance to compete against. Despite her earlier sentiments, Biles acknowledged Andrade's exceptional talent and character, describing her as an incredible athlete and person. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete alongside Andrade, considering it an honor.
