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The highly anticipated return of Simone Biles made a splash in the gymnastics community and thrilled her legion of fans. After a three-year hiatus following her incredible performance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, Biles is ready to grace the gymnastics stage once again. As speculation about her comeback reached a fever pitch, Olympian, Heath Thorpe, took to Twitter to express his joy and relief.

In a tweet, Thorpe playfully mentioned the endless scrutiny over Biles’ chalk and tape, highlighting the obsession with confirming her return. With Biles set to compete at the upcoming US Classic, excitement is reaching a crescendo. Thorpe’s tweet for Biles’ comeback is a glimpse of how excited her fans and her fellow gymnasts are.

A Tweet That Echoes the Gymnastics World’s Sentiment

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Heath Thorpe, an accomplished Australian Olympian and artistic gymnast, shared his elation on Twitter regarding Simone Biles‘ long-awaited return. Thorpe’s tweet, which went viral, touched upon the conjecture surrounding Biles’ comeback. He playfully alluded to fans scrutinizing Instagram videos in an attempt to decipher her big comeback.

In his Tweet Thorpe wrote, “Now I can stop watching you all trying to zoom in on instagram videos to determine if Simone has enough chalk or tape on her to warrant comeback confirmations. Happy return of the GOAT!”

Thorpe’s tweet reflects the collective anticipation felt by gymnastics enthusiasts worldwide, who eagerly await Biles’ triumphant return to the competitive arena after all these months of anticipation and speculations of her comeback.

The Grand Comeback of Simone Biles

After months of rumors and a long wait, it was officially confirmed on June 28th, 2023, that Simone Biles would be making her comeback. During her off time with gymnastics Biles was working on her mental health and she also married her NFL boyfriend Jonathan Owens in May. Following this, the seven-time Olympic medalist registered for the 2023 US Classic, an event that holds significant importance as the final qualifier for the US Championships. As news of her return spread, Biles received a mixed response from fans and the gymnastics community.

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However, her fellow gymnasts, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, and many others, voiced their joy and welcomed her with open arms after a three-year break. With Biles’ sights set on the US Classic, the stage is set for her to reclaim her throne and mesmerize audiences once again.

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Simone Biles’ comeback has captivated fans and fellow gymnasts alike. The excitement surrounding her return is palpable, and even Olympic athletes like Heath Thorpe can’t help but express their joy and relief.

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