Simone Biles Makes Saddening Confession as Uncertainty Looms Over LA Olympics
Simone Biles shocked the world when she stepped on the pedestal with a gold medal in Paris. After getting booed and termed as ‘finished,’ nobody expected the American gymnast to make a comeback. Well, not only did she return but also took 3 more golds to take her Olympic gold medal tally to 7! But this was not the only thing that Biles did to shock the world. The US gymnastics G.O.A.T. has several routines named after her.
But Biles stunned the world when she wanted to attempt the triple-double on floor exercises in 2019. In order to execute this perfectly, Biles does a running roundoff into a back handspring. Next up, the GOAT performs three twists simultaneously while doing two flips. This is an extremely dangerous move, as a botched landing would find the gymnast incurring a head or a neck injury. But Biles being Biles, bossed the move. This became her signature move, and seldom did she falter.
Unfortunately, times are changing, and the invincible Simone Biles is also feeling the pangs of getting old. At 27 years old, Biles was already the oldest Team USA member in Paris. Now, in a recent post on Threads, Biles has officially retired her iconic triple-double. Biles wrote, “The fact I’ll never do a triple double again.” Now, this was surely a heartbreaking moment for her fans, as no one likes to see their heroes getting old.
Poll of the day
Poll 1 of 6
How do you feel about Simone Biles retiring her iconic triple-double move?
It’s a wise decision for her health
It’s heartbreaking for fans
She should push through and keep performing it
It’s a natural part of an athlete’s career
Which of the following age groups best describes you?
18-24
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
With Laurent Landi leaving the WCC, is Simone Biles’ future in gymnastics at risk?
Yes, she needs him to succeed
No, she’ll thrive regardless
It depends on her next coach
Uncertain, only time will tell
Simone Biles at 27: Is age catching up, or is she redefining gymnastics longevity?
Do you think Rhys McClenaghan will outshine Stephen Nedoroscik on DWTS?
Absolutely, he’s got the skills
No way, Stephen set the bar too high
It’s too early to tell
I don’t follow DWTS
Do you think Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s struggles with her college coach were necessary for her eventual success?
Yes, adversity builds character
No, it was unnecessary stress
Coaching style matters
Not sure
Do you think Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens should prioritize family time over their professional commitments during the holidays?
Biles has been candid about her age even before the Paris Olympics began. At 27, Biles became the oldest US female gymnast to compete in the Olympics in 72 years! Keeping aside the stats, Biles herself confessed in an interview with Today, “I definitely feel 27 after meets like this when I wake up in the morning and, oh gosh, I’m hurting.”
The Olympic gold medalist also mentioned how she was being called a ‘grandma’ inside of her gym. And after announcing her retirement from the all-around, the writing was surely on the wall. Thus, it is sure that the twilight of Biles’ career is here. And the decision not to attempt the triple-double is a stamp of approval on the same. Meanwhile, the US gymnastics queen also made a startling revelation about her LA28 possibilities recently.
Simone Biles at 27: Is age catching up, or is she redefining gymnastics longevity?
Reflecting on her ripe age as a gymnast, Biles mentioned how her body has shown signs of giving up. After the meets, Biles confessed about feeling significantly sore. Thus, it has become important for her to give her body ample time to heal. To quote Biles, “I definitely have to take care of recovery mentally and physically. After classics, I swore I couldn’t walk. I was like hobbling to the plane.”
Now, with time not on her side, the rumors of whether Biles would return for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 are at their peak. Appearing on a show with Jimmy Fallon, Biles was asked about her LA28 chances. Without replying definitively, the US gymnast simply said, “Everybody wants to know this question. Can I just live?” Moreover, Biles has also expressed her interest in devoting more time to her family. She has even seemed excited to embrace motherhood. Thus, with all the signs pointing in the same direction, it is safe to say that Simone Biles’ career is slowly approaching a glorious conclusion.
Disita is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering track and field, equestrian sports, alpine skiing, and gymnastics. Her art of bringing Olympic Sports to life with a blend of meticulous research and knack for capturing the essence of athletic triumphs, makes her a trusted voice in world of sports journalism. Holding a master’s degree in English Literature, and formerly a social media manager and content writer for three years, Disita is also a published author.
