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“Hope You Feel Better”: Simone Biles’ Latest Health Confession Rallies Fan Support Ahead of World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

Published 09/30/2023, 8:19 AM EDT

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Simone Biles is back, and how? Her remarkable return to the gymnastics’ global stage showcases her immense growth and resilience following the Tokyo Olympics withdrawal, where she cited mental health challenges. Upon her return earlier in August with renewed passion, Biles opened up in an interview highlighting self-care, saying, “I think even we as athletes tend to forget that because we’re only known as athletes and not valued as human beings. But it’s important to keep in contact with the human side of you.”

However, just days before the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, where she will make her triumphant return to the global competition once more, there emerged some unsettling news regarding her ongoing struggles. This revelation rallied fans around their beloved queen once again.

Simone Biles shares health concerns

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In a recent post on Instagram Threads,  Biles shared her current emotional state. She simply shared her honest thoughts writing, “feeling quite anxious.” This seemingly innocuous post bore a profound impact, given her history of mental health challenges and her role as an inspiration to millions.

This heartfelt admission stirred the hearts of her millions of fans. Fans, deeply concerned for their champion, the seven-time Olympian, poured in their heartfelt support.

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In response to Biles’ honest revelation, fans flooded her social media with words of encouragement and comfort. One fan simply offered a reassuring “Breathe,” while another expressed, “I hope you feel better. I’d like to say some more words of encouragement but fear saying something not helpful. Wishing you well.” 

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One admirer recognized the significance of Biles’ openness, stating, “Thank you for being willing to say so out loud, for teaching my kids who are athletes that this is ok, for showing my patients who are athletes that it is healthy to name your emotions and address them, even when you are the best in the world.” Yet another admirer reaffirmed their unwavering support, declaring, “We got your back here!”

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This championship marks Biles’ sixth World Championship appearance, an unprecedented feat that solidifies her status as a gymnastics legend. With five World Championship titles already under her belt, fans around the world are eager to witness their queen face her fears head-on and, bring home the gold once again.

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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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