Eleven Olympic medals, thirty World Championship honors, and global recognition, that’s the legacy of gymnastics royalty, Simone Biles. More than a decade ago, during her early rise, coach Aimee Boorman could tell what kind of day it would be the moment Simone stepped into practice. An elite gymnast by 14, an Olympic medalist by 19, she was destined for greatness. Now at 28, Biles looks back at her incredible journey with pride, and just recently, when she was dining at a restaurant, she was struck by a surprise.

This year was all about rest and relaxation for seven-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, vacations, family time, and pure enjoyment. From Belize to the British Virgin Islands and Australia, she embraced every moment. As the year is coming to a conclusion, Biles was surprised at Adalina Prime with a menu created entirely in her honor, featuring her silhouette and her name. Simone shared the menu on her Instagram story, beaming as she showcased it. The menu read, “Adalina welcomes GOAT Simone,” alongside the curated dishes.

Captioning the story, she wrote, “How does it feel to be that girl?” Simone Biles’ success wasn’t built in a day. Starting gymnastics at just six, her journey is nothing short of inspirational. As her former coach Aimee Boorman says, “That’s just part of her magic.” Success has often been her companion, but not always.

At the Tokyo Olympics, despite being a frontrunner for Team USA, Simone Biles had to withdraw mid-routine due to the ‘twisties.’ Following her exit, Team USA claimed silver, while Russia took home the gold.

Following Tokyo, Simone Biles faced intense national criticism, with many unfairly labeling her a quitter and selfish. Amid the backlash, she stayed composed, prioritizing her mental health and resilience. Then came the Paris Olympics, where the world was unprepared for what Biles had in store.

Dominating the competition, she came back with a vengeance, claiming 3 golds and 1 silver, extending her record as the American female gymnast with the most Olympic golds and becoming only the second woman in history, after Věra Čáslavská, to win two Olympic vault titles.

From being the most loved gymnast to facing harsh criticism and ultimately re-establishing herself as the greatest, Simone Biles has experienced it all, earning a place where every outlet now celebrates her presence. So, what’s next for the greatest? Will she compete at the upcoming 2028 Olympics? Let’s hear it from her.

Simone Biles’ 2028 participation hangs in limbo

The most decorated gymnast in history, Simone Biles, has rarely discussed her gymnastics career this season. However, in a conversation with an audience of athletes and young fans in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she hinted at a possible return for the LA 2028 Games, emphasizing that she will be involved in some capacity:

“Everyone likes to talk about L.A. and what that road looks like for me. So currently, I am taking some time off from the gym because I think it’s really important that your physical health matches your mental health,” said Biles.

She further added, “That’s why you saw so much of my success in Paris, because the mental and the physical were right on par. They were right on track with each other, so I think that’s really, really important.I’m not sure what 2028 looks like, but I will be there in some capacity. I just don’t know right now if it’s on the floor or in the stands. But I definitely want to go and be a part of that movement.”

Having conquered every milestone in her gymnastics career, Simone Biles is now exploring new horizons, including ventures into fashion and beauty. While her participation in the 2028 Olympics remains uncertain, a glimmer of hope still lingers.