Simone Biles Reveals She Is Still ‘Scared’ of Gymnastics Amidst Future Talk

The sport of gymnastics is one of the most exciting and thrilling of them all. Many gymnasts led the way in bringing up the sport to the level it is right now. Nadia Comăneci scored the first perfect 10 ever in the Olympics. Likewise, Simone Biles has brought notice to the sport and elevated it to the next level.

After her sensational performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics, she was predicted to dominate the Tokyo Olympics. However, things went on another route. She withdrew from the gymnastics competitions in Tokyo due to suffering from the phenomenon named ‘twisties’. She opened up on the problem to perform in competitions, as she is still not ready.

Simone Biles still scared

After withdrawing from the gymnastics events in Tokyo, she got plaudits for taking the decision. The phenomenon of twisties is something that can be dangerous to a performing athlete. Losing a sense of flight while high in the air can cause a lot of problems for the gymnast. Biles has not overcome that fear.

“Yes, some of the skills which I twist a lot on and flip a lot on, I am really scared to do just because of everything that happened. But, [my coaches] are really great every time I come into the gym if I want to play around. They make sure I’m doing all the proper steps, so they definitely make me feel a lot better,” said Biles.

Taking a break from gymnastics right now, she is enjoying life right now. Her relationship with Jonathan Owens is the talk of the town as they continue to make public appearances.

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Will Biles return?

Although there is no tentative date on her return to competitions, she talked about getting ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the meantime, the Gold Over America Tour finished back in November, as she focused on motivating younger generations to take up the sport. However, she continues to train and post videos about how much she loves the sport.

A returning Simone Biles would be a treat to watch. Fans have missed her and her electric performances. Often regarded as the GOAT, the gymnastics fraternity would root for Biles to make a comeback. Can she return to the sport as soon as possible?

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