“You never say never,” hints Simone Biles, setting the gymnastics world abuzz with the tantalizing prospect of her return for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Fresh off winning her ninth Olympic medal and sixth gold in Paris, Biles leaves everyone guessing about her next move. As the oldest woman on the U.S. gymnastics squad, her every move captivates audiences, sparking whispers of her competing on home soil in 2028.

Imagine the scene: Simone Biles, the indomitable queen of gymnastics, stepping onto the mat in Los Angeles, her home country, with the eyes of the world upon her. The air would be electric with anticipation, the stadium filled with roaring fans. At 31, she would be on the cusp of making history as the oldest all-around Olympic gymnastics champion in 72 years.

The prospect of her return has fans and experts buzzing with excitement. Biles has become more than an athlete; she is a symbol of resilience and excellence. Her journey, marked by unparalleled skill and unyielding determination, has inspired millions. Every flip, every twist, every landing is a testament to her extraordinary talent and relentless drive.

As she continues to keep everyone on their toes, one can’t help but wonder: Will she dazzle us with a comeback that defies the odds, or will she embark on a new chapter within the sport she loves?

Simone Biles’ hints about a possible Olympic return keep everyone guessing

Simone Biles keeps the world guessing about her Olympic future with subtle hints on social media and in interviews. Fans are wondering if she’ll defend her crown in Los Angeles. After a post by Access on Facebook, Biles shared a heartfelt message to her rival, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, saying, “Thank you, Rebeca. It’s good. You know Imma Imma hand it to her now. She can have the rest.” Though Biles hasn’t directly stated that she’s ready to step aside, her comments keep everyone in suspense. With 10 Olympic medals already, Biles can earn two more before possibly competing in LA 2028. That would give her a shot at surpassing Katie Ledecky, who currently leads as America’s most decorated female Olympian with 13 medals. 

As speculation grew about her future, Biles became frustrated with the constant questioning. She wrote on X, “you guys really gotta stop asking athletes what’s next after they win a medal at the Olympics,” asking fans, critics, and the media to stop repeatedly asking about her plans. In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, Kathy Johnson expressed open-mindedness about Biles’ future, saying, “I wouldn’t rule anything out!” She acknowledged the dynamic nature of women’s gymnastics, especially considering Biles’ return after struggling with the ‘twisties’ in Tokyo, where she had to withdraw from several events. Kathy added, “We are witnessing unprecedented times in women’s gymnastics with Simone’s return to competition better than ever and her 10-year dominance!”

Last month, Biles herself addressed questions about her participation in LA 2028. Speaking to Texas-based El Paso Inc., she said, “I would never say never, and I think that would be amazing to (do this) after every Olympic cycle. I think that would be a beautiful thing. But right now, I can’t tell you yes or no. Like, no definitive answers because I don’t know what life will look like in the next few years to come.” Gregory Milan, Biles’ choreographer for the Paris Olympics, also shared his thoughts in an interview with EssentiallySports. When asked about her potential retirement, Milan expressed optimism and admiration.

He hopes to see Biles continue until the 2028 Olympics and to collaborate with her again on choreography. “But if it were up to me, I find her so much stronger in her head now that I say she should continue. But then, I am not in Simone’s head. So, I don’t know what she will want to do.” Reflecting on her career, Biles once said, “It’s just exciting that I keep going up, up each and every year, so I’m excited for what’s to come.” All eyes are on her as she is expected to lead USA Gymnastics again for Paris. In May, she continued her dominance at the 2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, winning her record ninth all-around title.

Last Thursday, Biles solidified her status as one of the top gymnastics athletes by defeating her long-time rival, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade. Rebeca performed a beautiful Cheng in the vault routine, but Biles nailed it with a powerful Yurchenko Double Pike. Post-match, she said, “I was like oh goodness, I was like o thank God we did the double Pike today because I wasn’t planning on it,” emphasizing how important it was for her to execute that routine.

In the uneven bars, Rebeca scored a perfect 14.666, while Biles trailed with 13.733. After the event, Biles admitted feeling stressed, saying in a post-match press conference, “I was like talking to my husband like, what place am I in and how far am I behind, and he’s like you’re fine, you’re in third because I’ve just never been so stressed before.” Despite that, she bounced back with a strong beam performance, ultimately winning gold in the all-around and women’s vault final, although she couldn’t deliver her best performance in all events.

Biles, who has also won 30 medals at World Championships, indicated she’s on a redemption trip in Paris. At the Tokyo Games in 2021, she withdrew halfway through the team final due to the “twisties,” a condition that causes gymnasts to lose their sense of orientation in the air. Biles then withdrew from most of her remaining events and took a two-year break from competitive gymnastics. As she looks ahead, the question remains: will she take another break after Paris? She hinted at her age in an interview with Olympics.com, saying with a smirk, “But I am getting really old.” Looking ahead, the question is whether Biles will continue adding to her legacy in Los Angeles in 2028.

Simone Biles and LA Olympics – will she continue her legacy in 2028?

Once again, people are discussing Simone Biles–the amazing gymnastics star who has dazzled the world. As it draws closer to the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether Biles will keep going herself and compete in what may be her last go at life. Though Simone left a complete hint on her journey in the next Olympics in an interview with a media house, when asked about her decision to bounce back and win more medals at the Los Angeles Olympics, she said, “Oh God! Absolutely not! I am way too old and there are too many gifted girls in the all-around on the American team to send event specialists,” ending the statement with a strong laugh. 

While Biles hasn’t made any official announcements on her plans for 2028, her recent performances and media comments make speculation almost undeniable. Her huge impact on the sport may suggest she has another Olympic glory yet lying ahead. If Biles does choose to compete in Los Angeles, it will be an appropriate final stage for her legendary career. Though, Biles said in an interview with Olympics.com, “I think that would be a beautiful thing… But right now, I can’t tell you yes or no. No definitive answers because I don’t know what life will look like in the next few years”, leaving us still in doubt about her decision. Now, only time will tell whether we can witness her dominance once again in the gymnastics arena or suddenly hear about her retirement. Fingers crossed!