Gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles Features In a Bold Photoshoot For Elle Spain

Biles stepped down from the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, stating mental health and twisties as the main reason. Behind her decision laid years and years of stress and pressure that she endured. So much so that her mental health took a backstep. But before it took a toll on her performance, she took a break.

However, Today, Simone Biles is on the cover of Elle Spain with many other celebrities such as Grand Slam winner Garbi?e Muguruza. The magazine released 4 new covers for the May 2022 issue and Biles features in one of them. She has also given an exclusive interview with the magazine and talked about her life in gymnastics as well as outside it.

By doing this, she not only inspired many but also gave them the courage to stand up on their own and speak about their issues. She became a mental health advocate and helped people during their tough times.

Simone Biles shines on the new cover of Elle Spain

Biles was approached to be on the cover of the prestigious magazine along with 3 other women. They are Grand Slam winner Garbi?e Muguruza, actress Milena Smith, and model Kasia Kruss. The main motive of these strong women on the cover is to promote a healthy and strong body, and not necessarily the “perfect one”.

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Biles also took to her Instagram to share images from the exclusive shoot and interview. On the cover page, Biles wears a shimmery dress with golden tassels and proudly shows off some gymnastic movies. In addition, she also wears a pair of green trousers. The gymnast’s hair is seen in beautiful long luscious deadlocks.

Biles shared her experience in the Olympics world in the interview. Notably, Simone is the most decorated gymnast in the world. She is known for her finesse and technique in the sport. However, what is much more important is her strength and courage.

Biles opens up about healing from emotional pain

As an elite athlete, Bile is used to injuries, sometimes minimal and some which even require surgery. But all of this is nothing compared to the mental stress that the athlete had to endure. However, she reveals that with “patience and balance” one can overcome even this.

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“To achieve a happy, strong and flexible mind, you have to change your philosophy of life at a deep level. It is a daily workout,” said Biles.?Beating all these obstacles, Biles has now reached a point where she knows that she is much more than gymnastics.