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Days After Simone Biles’ Historic Return, Best Friend Hops on the Paris Olympic Train

Published 07/07/2023, 11:53 AM EDT

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From the moment the gymnast steps onto the mat, hushed anticipation fills the air. The arena is charged with energy, with bated breath, ready to witness moments of pure magic. In this world Simone Biles has always outshined, making the Olympian a living legend. After 3 years of prioritizing her mental well-being and taking a hiatus from the sport, Biles is ready to overcome setbacks and shine once again.

Her decision to compete in the upcoming US Classics in August 2023 has ignited a fire of excitement among fans and gymnastics enthusiasts worldwide. Now behind every great athlete, there is often an equally remarkable counterpart, whose brilliance shines in its own right. Such is the story of Jordan Chile.

Jordan Chile’s inspiration and journey to the Olympics

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As a young girl from Tualatin, Oregon, destiny whispered in Chile’s ear, guiding her toward the sport she would soon master. Unlike many of her peers, she didn’t discover gymnastics until the age of seven, considered a tad late in the world of leotards and vaults. However now she is taking the gymnastics world by storm. On her recent podcast called Q&A with Chicks Unfiltered, Jordan Chiles was asked the question, “What are your plans for the summer?”. She replied by saying, “I’m currently back in Texas. And I will be training for 2024, Paris Olympics.”

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Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, both Tokyo 2020 Olympic medalists, have excelled in their sophomore campaigns. Their remarkable performances at the Pac-12 Championships demonstrated their unwavering commitment to excellence. With their sights set on Paris 2024, they aim to secure a return trip to the Olympic Games. Carey, the Olympic floor exercise gold medalist, expressed her plans to evaluate her training approach, while Chiles will be training in Texas, deferring her studies at UCLA for another year.

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All aboard the Paris 2024 train with Biles and Chiles

Simone Biles also trains in Texas and it’s exciting to know that both the best friends will be back training in their favorite sport. Both Biles and Chiles have their sights set on the coveted Paris Olympics, where they will be able to show off their extraordinary abilities to the rest of the world. But, before they embark on their journey to the grandest of stages, they must first pass through the US Classics.

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The 2023 US Classic, set for August, will feature athletes like Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Sunisa Lee, and others who will grace the stage, captivating us with their grace, strength, and artistry. This extraordinary event serves as a steppingstone, for athletes to demonstrate their artistry and prowess, on the path to the Nationals. Like Batman and Robin or Thelma and Louise, Biles and Chiles inspire us with their bond. Fans and gymnastics enthusiasts now wait for these forces to take their place in Paris in 2024.

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a pro-writer for Essentially Sports. Having contributed to movies and web series, Christaline delved into sports journalism and like the puck on the ice, has been a force to be reckoned with in the US sports arena. Her experience in writing about the latest WSL event, the recent track and field record, and creative gymnastics routines, found her digging deeper into the minds of legends like Kelly Slater, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles.
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Anupama Ghosh