“My Year Off Is Killing Her”: Simone Biles’ Mother Grew Restless as She Took Her First Ever Extended Break From Gymnastics in 2017

Follow Us

America’s Favorite Video Today
But her journey to success was never easy. Gymnastics is a demanding sport; it does not just demand physical perfection but also mental alertness. The pressure to perform well or win medals can sometimes be too much for the athletes. Thus, when things were getting a little difficult for the young star, she decided to take a break. But was her mother happy?
Simone Biles’ mother has a special message
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Nellie has seen her grandkid transform from an amateur gymnast into the gymnastic GOAT. Being with her through all the difficult phases, she knew her daughter’s heart lies at the vault.

via Getty
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Simone Biles of Team United States competes in the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 03, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The arduous practice sessions hardly gave Simone time to rest and have fun. Thus, after Rio, when she decided to take some time off, her mother was not happy. She tried her best to persuade her daughter to hit the mat soon. Calling herself “depressed,” Momma Biles reminds her daughter that she is missing the “gymnastic meets.”
Trending
19.2k readers Last 30 min

Following Simone Biles, Baby Biles Makes a Feature With Brand Worth Over $70 Million Revenue
September 27, 2023 09:20 am EDT

American Athlete on a Mission to Defeat Shericka Jackson Tries Out Health Brand That Might Prove ‘Groundbreaking’ in Track and Field World
September 26, 2023 06:30 pm EDT

“Join Us in Prayer”: Devastated Simone Biles’ Sister-in-Law’s Crushing Update for Children Moves Americans to Tears
September 26, 2023 06:27 pm EDT

Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike Vault Controversy Explained
September 26, 2023 04:42 pm EDT

In Pictures: Rare Image of Sha’Carri Richardson’s Jamaican Idol, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Posing With Upcoming Track Star Goes Viral
September 23, 2023 04:55 pm EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Olympics stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

“Dying So Quick Now”: Vocal Simone Biles Confesses Her Displeasure With $2421.86 Billion Worth Company, and Fans Couldn’t Relate More
Taking to Twitter, the Olympic gold medalist shared the screenshot of her mother’s text. Sharing the screenshot in her official Twitter profile, Simone wrote, “my year off is killing her.”
what my mom text me😔 someone must want me back in the gym my year off is killing her shes bored😂💕 momma biles I love you! sorry tho pic.twitter.com/leEQjYZX5M
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) February 9, 2017
In the fun exchange, Simone seems amused with her mother’s way of pursuing her. Fearing to be scolded later, she ends her post with a “sorry.”
What promoted Simone to take a break in 2017?
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
After concluding her historic 2016 Rio Olympics, Simone decided to take a long break. Expressing her physical state, at the press meet, she was heard saying, “I think my body needs a rest.” The countless hour-long practice sessions took a toll on her body. As she honestly confessed, “It’s breaking down on me for a little bit.”
Providing feedback will help us make your experience better.
The Fan's Perspective
Enjoyed Your Read? Let us know how likely you are to recommend EssentiallySports to your friends!
Least Likely
Most Likely

via Getty
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Simone Biles of Team United States competes in the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 03, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Thus, she wanted to give herself a much-needed break. A very unlikely step for an athlete, the confident Biles decided to devote some time to herself, even if that meant taking some years off her professional days. Announcing her decision, she said, “I won’t be competing for at least a year and a half.” All she wanted to was “embrace the moment.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch This Story: Unearthed Image of Simone Biles Being Hilariously Bullied by Her Siblings
ADVERTISEMENT
Edited By: Simar Singh Wadhwa
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT