After Being Objectified at Nationals, Simone Biles Breaks Silence on Road Ahead: ?Playing It On Down Low?

How many people would dare to walk the apex’s path again after a decade-long journey? Simone Biles is doing just that, seizing every chance she gets on the mats. Despite jeopardizing her wellness to reach the pinnacle at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the gymnast looks better than ever now. Even a fleeting glance at her mastery, from start to end, blended with her exquisite moves, would hold your attention until she lands. However, over time, some people have reduced her talent to a mere desire to amass as many medals as possible.

As time passed, the remarks grew increasingly brutal for the seasoned athlete who had once stumbled on the mats with weak balance. Biles quickly ascended to the peak with her remarkable comeback, and the demanding aura surrounding her was impossible to ignore as the world watched history repeat itself. Recently, during a lighthearted interaction, the gymnast shared her thoughts about the hype surrounding the Games.

Simone Biles takes a strong stand when asked about plans

At 26 years old, Biles made an incredible comeback, dominating the routines with her signature flair. She realized her long-held dream of an eighth all-around title, moving it from 2021 to this year’s US Championships. However, what wasn’t easy for the four-time Olympic gold medalist was handling the mounting pressure. In an exclusive interview with @TODAYshow, host Hoda Kotb asked a series of questions posted on their Twitter. Just like everyone, Kotb said, “You dove right in, Was that your strategy going in?”

Biles smiled and replied, “I think we have to be a little bit more cautious about how we do things.” The conversation was easy yet detailed, the gymnast said, “Everything we are doing leading up to this game has been intentional.” Finally, giving away her strategy that went down in the Nationals, she said, “We kinda have been playing on the down low this time making sure mentally and physically are both intact.”

Her practical focus on planning stems from her underwhelming performance in the Tokyo Olympics. However, this time at the National Championships, her diligent efforts paid off as her routine went from wobbly to flawless. Yet, Biles had previously addressed an offensive comment of her own, which once again raised questions about her future chances in the Games. To put it bluntly: Does US Gymnastics truly appreciate the formidable talent that is Simone Biles?

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After she won her place as the reigning all-around in the team, Biles shared that a federation member told her she was their “gold-medal token.” During the Tokyo Olympics, truly nothing worked right for Biles. Soon after receiving the remark, Biles’ anxiety rose and added nervousness, endangering her physical safety. It was a natural fall into the twisties.

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She withdrew from the team competition and the finals of four individual events pulling herself from the situation. Later, Li Li Leung, president and CEO of USA Gymnastics, expressed disappointment upon learning about the unfortunate incident. Leung said, ” I can assure you that we do not condone that conduct.”

Beyond everything, Biles’ indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment continue to inspire generations of gymnasts and fans around the world.

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