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Gymnastics G.O.A.T. Simone Biles Finally Answers Paris Olympics 2024 Questions

Published 07/12/2022, 10:45 AM EDT

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People hailed Simone Biles as the favorite when she competed in the Tokyo Olympics. However, she withdrew from the individual and the team events citing mental health concerns. Some applauded the decision, while others were not too happy about it.

However, most gymnastics enthusiasts want to see her compete at the Paris Olympics. Let’s take a look at what she has to say about it.

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What did Simone Biles say about Paris 2024?

Biles recently won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor. Following the ceremony, the gymnast attended an interview with Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter, Keith Garvin.

The interview comprised of numerous topics, including the award ceremony, her visit to the White House, and her wedding plans. However, Garvin asked a question of paramount importance during the interview. It was a question that fans of the seven-time Olympic medalist have been asking since the Tokyo Olympics.

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The reporter asked if she would compete at the Paris Olympic 2024. Although the Olympic Games are still a couple of years away, the question stood valid. It is because the trials for the Summer Games are starting soon.

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Hearing the question, Biles replied, “Yeah, I still think there’s a lot of time to heal from everything that’s happened. So obviously still taking care of myself, still going to therapy.”

However, that is not all the gymnast said during the interview. Slighting hinting that she is still open to the idea, the two-time Olympian continued, “I would say never say never, so I haven’t completely decided, so we’ll see.”

Although the athlete is silent on the matter, there might be some exciting news for fans.

What does Biles’ coach have to say about it?

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Biles’ coach Cecile Canqueteau-Landi recently hinted that the gymnast is contemplating competing at the Paris Olympics 2024. The coach indicated this during a Facebook Watch discussion that she attended.

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However, the decorated gymnast is yet to confirm the news. But since her coach has implied it, there should be some truth behind it. Besides, the qualifiers for the meet will commence soon, starting with the 2022 World Championships in Liverpool, England.

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More gymnasts will qualify for Paris 2024 through subsequent meets, including the 2023 World Championships, 2024 World Cup Series, and 2024 Continental Championships.

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Aklanta Chetia

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Aklanta Chetia Wanniang is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. He has a Master's degree in Literature from the University of Delhi. With an interest in learning about multiple sports, Aklanta himself is a former sportsperson and has participated in state and national level swimming events.
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Manaal Siddiqui