The majority of the people around the world already know how extraordinary Simone Biles is, and those who don’t probably wouldn’t have seen her doing the unthinkable tricks on the vault. However, joining the opinion of many, here comes Romania’s legendary gymnast Nadia Comaneci, who believes Simone is a once in a century kind of talent.
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By now, you must have heard of a thousand different reasons why Simone Biles is the best contemporary gymnast. However, it’s not merely about what she does in the sport. A large part of her greatness comes from her solid character, which is quite rare. She is an inspiration that the world will follow for generations to come.
Nadia Comaneci praise Simone Biles
As a gymnast, Simone Biles is more than impressive. She is simply breathtaking with the insane tricks and jumps she does in the sport. All you can do while she performs is sit back and wonder how is that even possible. However, it’s not just the reaction of fans, but the seasoned gymnast and five-time Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comaneci has a similar thought on the subject.
The Romanian gymnastics legend said, “She’s a talent that’s born once in a while. You have somebody who can do something we cannot even design on a paper.” Well, that sums it up perfectly how incredible of an athlete Simone is.
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What makes Simone the best?
The first thought that comes to mind is that if experts are saying this, she’s the best, then she is the best. However, beyond points and scores, Simone is a figure that the world looks up to. Her courageous decision to leave the Olympics to take care of her mental health has inspired millions of people. She is the validation that the world was seeking to come out and talk about their mental health challenges.
Simone is not just an athlete. She is a symbol of hope, self-love, and feeling confident in your own skin. For the world that was not ready to address mental health issues, Simone has come as a savior.
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