The Paris Olympics didn’t only serve as a proving ground for many rookies but also for returning icons. This list included Simone Biles, who had a tragic withdrawal from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, owing to twisties. But this time, she proved her critics wrong and her fans right that there’s a reason she’s considered as the GOAT of gymnastics. Upon her return to the Olympic mat, she grabbed three Olympic gold medals and a silver medal to remind the world who she was.

However, right after the coveted event, many rumors started to emerge, especially about her retirement. Whenever Biles was asked about her future, she never revealed much, as she always liked to live in the present and embrace the challenges of life. However, recently, during a meeting with an American broadcaster, the gymnast hinted strongly about her next Olympic Games wish, potentially sidelining the retirement rumors.

Simone Biles dropping a big cryptic message

Simone Biles is renowned for her unique approach to everything, including her announcements. While her future is still uncertain, during a conversation with Hoda Kobt on TODAY, the gymnast opened up, stating, “Hopefully we’re in LA together, whatever that means.” Breaking news? Biles isn’t retiring? No idea, but on Kobt’s final day with the organization, she might have answered the question for many Americans who are awaiting confirmation from the GOAT about her future in the sport.

“We broke news on my last day!” Hoda exclaimed in joy. However, that note remains cryptic regarding Biles’ future. Indeed, the LA Olympics will be a home game for many American athletes, including Biles herself. This will be an opportunity that no one would ever want to miss, but when it comes to the GOAT of the sport, there are still many uncertainties. 

Hoda will be leaving TODAY, but she will still be covering the next two Olympic Games. For a long time, she and Biles have shared a distinct relationship of supporting each other in their own fields. This year, too, Hoda was spotted many times, cheering for the American gymnast in events like the Olympic team trials in Minneapolis and even talking with her right after Biles earned her Olympic accolades in the French capital. And guess what the gymnast gave the American broadcaster? A moniker of being a “gymnastics Olympics mother.”

Indeed, for anyone, receiving a nickname from the GOAT of gymnastics is a big honor, and Hoda openly accepted it. They have shared a wonderful bond over the years, and it shows whenever they meet. However, will Biles retire before the LA Olympics? And where did these rumors come from? While the speculations came from the community, it was only after the gymnast’s statements hinting at her retirement, the speculations caught attention. 

Not wanting to repeat a certain cycle in her life

As a top-tier gymnast, Simone Biles had to make many sacrifices in her life. However, this resulted in her becoming the best out there. Indeed, it’s a mixed feeling coming from the sport’s GOAT herself. Talking about her state of mind to Sports Illustrated, the gymnast unveiled, stating, “You do feel like you have to accomplish something, and that has weight that you carry, and nobody realizes that. It’s hard, and it’s not always fun. So we have to really remember why we’re doing it, who we’re doing it for, and if this is really an enjoyable experience that we can look back on in a couple years.”

While many fans of hers want to continue to watch her perform, she sometimes gets overwhelmed by these expectations. Indeed, she is a human being with her own set of limits. The cycle of competition and bringing glory to the table is something she doesn’t want to repeat every time, as she wants to focus on her life beyond gymnastics. These statements also sparked speculation about her retirement, and given that she is approaching the age at which many gymnasts retire from the sport, the concern among fans is understandable.