?Gonna Pass Out?: Simone Biles Biggest Fear Leaves the Legend Unsettled at World Artistic Gymnastics Championships?2023

At Sportpaleis, as the women’s team finals concluded, Simone Biles made history. Having led the US team to its 7th World Championships victory, the GOAT stood atop the gymnastics podium. Moreover, the US six-member roster looked convincingly formidable to have grabbed another victory after the qualifiers. Barely putting a foot wrong, Biles aced every routine that came her way. But the 26-year-old 4X Olympic gold medalist had something else to share.

Simone, the queen in all her glory, proved her prowess yet again after her 8th title claim at the National Championships. However, this time, her teammate’s misfortune and the pressure build-up bothered her. Not only that, these setbacks looked like travel down the lane when she tumbled in her YDP at the Selections. Having faced twisties and skipping two years in the middle, it was a tough call for her, After a candid confession about her biggest fear, Biles shed light on a similar experience today.?

Simone Biles candidly shares her experience

In an ‘X’ post of The Olympic Games, the 7X Olympic medalist looked a little overwhelmed after her displays. The short clip features Simone and the other members, celebrating after the win.

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In the interview, Simone said, “Before going up on the floor, I was like, ‘what do I need?’ and usually you don’t feel that pressure. I felt like the floor rotation took forever and I’m gonna pass out if I stand here any longer.”?

The statements are proof that queens have their tough days as well. Amidst several lows throughout the event, the overall outcome was nothing less than a dream come true. When she said, “I am really excited for how all the girls did today”, that spoke for itself. Now, the world awaits the team’s upcoming magic shows.

Team USA’s Belgium plans

In an exclusive pre-event interview with Olympics.com, Biles shared some useful insights. She said, ?I think what success means to me is a little bit different than before because before everyone defined success for me, even if I had my own narrative that I wanted,? Her first World Championships after the hiatus, the growth came naturally. Having faced a major blow right at the beginning, the uneven bars had no gymnast until Leanne hopped in. After oscillating between highs and lows, the team stood strong.

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On Friday, October 6, Biles’ competition will resume. Moreover, she will be the favourite to win her sixth individual world all-around title as well.? Only the legendary Japanese gymnast Uchimura Kohei holds this accolade as of now. Shilese Jones, the 2022 World Championships all-round silver medalist may just clinch gold any day. Next, Paris Olympics 2024.