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Simone Biles Poised for Historic Comeback at Paris 2024 Olympics

The most decorated gymnast of all time returns to the Olympic stage after overcoming mental health challenges.

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Jun 2, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Simone Biles of World Champions Centre poses for a photo with her gold medal and commemorative belt buckle after finishing in first in the women’s 2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena.
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Overview

  • Biles aims to compete in all five individual events, with finals for each scheduled from July 28 to August 5.
  • She withdrew from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to 'twisties,' a mental block affecting gymnasts' spatial awareness.
  • Biles has earned 37 Olympic and World Championship medals, making her the most decorated gymnast ever.
  • A new Netflix documentary, 'Simone Biles: Rising,' explores her journey and mental health struggles.
  • At 27, she will be the oldest American gymnast to compete in the Olympics in 72 years.