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Simone Biles Reflects on Paris Olympics Recovery and Uncertainty Over LA 2028

After a taxing Paris Olympics, Biles is prioritizing recovery, family, and mental health while undecided about competing in Los Angeles.

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Overview

  • Simone Biles revealed her body 'literally collapsed' after the 2024 Paris Olympics, leaving her sick for ten days.
  • The gymnast is unsure about competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, citing the physical toll of gymnastics and her aging body.
  • Biles emphasized that preparing for the Olympics is a rigorous four-year commitment, not just a one-year effort.
  • She has been focusing on physical and mental recovery while spending quality time with her husband, Jonathan Owens, in Chicago.
  • Biles reaffirmed her dedication to mental health advocacy, a role she embraced after her high-profile withdrawal from the Tokyo Games.