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‘’I’m Behind Simone’’: As Simone Biles Faces Backlash for Her Comeback, Gymnastics World Opens Arms for the GOAT

Published 06/29/2023, 4:20 PM EDT

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Ever since Simone Biles announced her break from competitive gymnastics, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for her highly anticipated return. And now, the wait is finally over! Biles is making her comeback at the upcoming U.S. Classic in August, marking her first competition since the Tokyo Olympics.

Stepping back to prioritize her mental health, the move shows Biles’ determination and strength. Upon returning, she’s ready to make her mark once again! We’re waiting for her to showcase her incredible talent, inspiring thousands of athletes across the world.

Biles faces division and online trolling amid her comeback

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Simone Biles grabbed headlines when she took a break to prioritize her mental health. She’s battling Twisties, meaning she has an uncontrollable fear while performing. It is like a mental block that can last for a second but can make her hurt herself or ruin her entire workout.

Despite the struggles, she continued to cheer on her teammates and won a bronze in the balance beam final.

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Considering all this, the last two years are a whirlwind for her. She’s also getting attention for her post-Olympic tour, and marrying the NFL player, Jonathan Owens.

She’s now making her comeback at the U.S. Classic. The event is significant on the gymnastics calendar. It serves as a stepping stone for national championships in August. But, she’s welcomed by divided opinions

Despite the trolling she’s currently facing, her legacy remains untouched. Her resilience and determination shine through. In fact, she has the gymnastics community backing her up!

Gymnastics community rallies behind Simone Biles’ remarkable comeback

Support continues to come in for Biles as she makes her comeback. After her struggle, many gymnasts and gold medalists express their support for her.

Dominique Moceanu has the sweetest message of them all. She tweets, “I’m behind Simone a hundred percent. I can’t wait!” Mikaela Shiffrin, a record-breaking alpine skier, echoed the sentiment, exclaiming, “This is the best news!”

The support extends to social media as well, where Jordan Chiles took to Instagram declaring, “Biles is back.” 

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Suni Lee, the 2020 Olympic all-around champion and Biles’ fellow “Dancing with the Stars” athlete also shared the excitement. She posted her sentimental support on her Instagram.

Even John K Cheng, the official photographer for USA Gymnastics, expresses his anticipation. He writes, “Well, here we go! Can’t wait!”

All these beautiful messages are full of encouragement and belief in Biles as she makes her daring comeback this year. We can’t wait to see her!

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Gincy Abraham

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Gincy Abraham, an accomplished sports news writer at EssentiallySports, has a profound passion for surfing and a talent for covering the latest developments in sports. With expertise in Olympic news, Gincy captures the essence of the global sporting event. With a bachelor's degree in journalism and years of experience as a news reporter, Gincy is always in pursuit to deliver accurate content religiously.
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Saumya Khanduja