“Pushed the Boundaries”- Simone Biles Reveals Why Serena Williams Is the Person She Looks Up To

In terms of iconic personalities in the world of sport, Simone Biles and Serena Williams are right up there. Their influences in their sport have inspired younger generations to take it up and achieved greatness. Biles is a multi-time Olympic medalist while Williams is just an incredible tennis player. In a recent interview with Alicia Keys, Biles revealed her inspiration, who was Serena.

Both Williams sisters had broken a lot of barriers in the sporting world. They were sensational tennis players and voiced their opinions on diverse matters, which helped society. Similarly, Biles is voicing her opinions that could impact and bring a change in society.

Simone Biles loves Serena Williams

Engaged to her boyfriend NFL star Jonathan Owens, Biles is loving her life right now. During the interview though, Biles spoke about how Williams inspired her to do things she could not imagine. Shocking fans at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 after withdrawing from gymnastics competitions, she looked up to the legendary tennis player, to provide a change in society. Thus, she spoke about happily how Serena was a major inspiration to her.

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“I have always looked up to Serena Williams. They have just pushed the boundaries over and over again and I just think that it’s so amazing, it’s so creative. They’re taking their sports to new heights. That’s just something that I have always appreciated and looked up to,” said Biles.

Williams is a 23-time grand slam champion, and she has fought through adversities to become successful. As for Biles, she is looking to make a difference by being a prominent advocate for better mental health, for people.

What happened to Biles?

Withdrawing from the gymnastics competitions in Tokyo, Biles broke many barriers by taking that decision. While physical attributes are important for an athlete, the mental side of things should be taken into consideration. Thus, Biles talked about not being able to perform gymnastics right now, to an interview with CNN.

“To do something that I’ve done forever and just not be able to do it because of everything I’ve gone through is really crazy, because I love this sport so much. It’s hard, I’m sorry. And I don’t think people understand the magnitude of what I go through,” said Biles.

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Thus, both these superstars are legends of their own sport. Achieving greatness in the sport, as well as, having an influence outside it, is just legendary. Simone Biles and Serena Williams are incredible.