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Simone Biles Once Revealed People Often Misjudge Her Overseas Gymnastics Trips to Be Never-Ending Fun: “All I Saw Was the Arena”

Published 09/27/2022, 2:00 PM EDT

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Simone Biles is regarded as one of the best gymnasts the sport has ever seen. In fact, she was entitled to GOAT status when she was just a teenager. Gymnastics is a sport that needs an abundance of perseverance, endurance, and skills. It’s a pure art of mastering to control your body and Simone is touted to have redefined that art.

Her hard work knows no bounds. The time, energy, and concentration she puts into the craft are admirable. Simone started training very early in life, and as a result, she is one of the most decorated gymnast in the sport today.

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The truth behind Simone Biles’ gymnastics trips

As an athlete, one gets to travel a lot; maybe for the competition venues, for training purposes, and more. However, people often misjudge these trips as fun-filled vacations. Revealing the truth, Simone Biles once said“If I get an assignment it’s more of a business trip. Everyone thinks, ‘Oh, you’re going out of the country, you get to have so much fun!’”

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Simone further added, “But every time they say, ‘What do you do?’ I say, ‘All I saw was the arena, the workout gym and my hotel.’ I have fun, especially if the girls are here with me, but it is more of a business trip.”

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Simone Biles is only focused on achieving more in the sport

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Simone started her gymnastics journey when she was six and she continued non-stop till 2020. Meanwhile, she achieved the heights that only a few people can dream of in their lifetime. It was in 2020 when Simone opted for a sabbatical from the sport, prioritizing her mental health over her professional career.

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In 2019, she said in an interview, “I feel like I have more goals inside the sport than outside right now, just because my life is so consumed with gymnastics at this point.” 

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Simone Biles is an American icon who redefined the record books of gymnastics. Although she is yet to return to the sport competitively, she remains an inspiration to millions, both professionally and personally.

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Kaivalya R Pillai

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Dr. Kaivalya R Pillai is a US Sports author working at EssentiallySports. An accomplished academician, he recently completed his doctorate degree in pharmacy.
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Melroy Fernandes