Photo:LOIC VENANCE/AFP via GettySimone Bilesis sharing how she’s prioritizing her mental health as she re-enters the world of gymnastics.The 26-year-old gymnastrecently confirmedshe will be competing forthe first timesince the Tokyo Olympics in the2023 U.S. Classicin August. On Sunday, she answered fan questions on herInstagramStories, addressing one who asked how she’s “handling the mental side” of her return to the sport.“Lot’s of therapy, I go once a week for almost 2 hrs,” she shared. “I’ve had so much trauma, so being able to work on some of the traumas & work on healing is a blessing.”Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesAnother follower asked Biles why she chose to get into gymnastics in the first place compared to any other sport. Biles responded that it was the first sport she tried on a “daycare field trip.““I instantly fell in love and have done it ever since,” she wrote.On June 28, USA Gymnasticsannouncedthat the four-time gold medalist will compete against fellow Olympic all-around gold medalist Sunisa Lee, 20, and 2020 Olympic floor champion Jade Carey, 23, at the August 4-5 event, which holds 12 Olympic and 16 World Championships team roster members.The gymnastics superstartweetedto confirm the news a week later.“sorry I’ve been a little MIA since the announcement 🤍 I’m overwhelmed with all of your messages, support & love! excited to get back out on the competition floor! XOXO 🫶🏽”Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesAfter the pandemic delayed the Tokyo Olympics to 2021, Biles came in as the reigning Olympic all-around champion and frontrunner for gold in the team, all-around and vault events. However, she pulled out of the women’s gymnastics team all-around final after her first apparatus, following somerare mistakesin the qualifying round.Biles attributed her withdrawal from competition due the “twisties,” a phenomenon in gymnastics where athletes lose the ability to sense their body moving through the air. After withdrawing from the individual all-around finals for vault, uneven bars and floor exercise, Biles cited the need to “focus on her mental health.”Elsa/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesUpon return to the competition, she earned a silver medal with her team and a bronze medal on the balance beam final. With 32 combined medals from the Olympics and World Championships, Biles is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.Biles said in Sept. 2022 that she’s unsure if she’ll attempt to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she said on theLate Late Show with James Corden. She also admitted that she “still has to heal mentally and physically.”After the Tokyo games, Biles married NFL playerJonathan Owensin acourthouse ceremony in Aprilbefore celebrating with abigger wedding in Cabo San Lucasthe following month.
Photo:LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty
LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty
Simone Bilesis sharing how she’s prioritizing her mental health as she re-enters the world of gymnastics.The 26-year-old gymnastrecently confirmedshe will be competing forthe first timesince the Tokyo Olympics in the2023 U.S. Classicin August. On Sunday, she answered fan questions on herInstagramStories, addressing one who asked how she’s “handling the mental side” of her return to the sport.“Lot’s of therapy, I go once a week for almost 2 hrs,” she shared. “I’ve had so much trauma, so being able to work on some of the traumas & work on healing is a blessing.”Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesAnother follower asked Biles why she chose to get into gymnastics in the first place compared to any other sport. Biles responded that it was the first sport she tried on a “daycare field trip.““I instantly fell in love and have done it ever since,” she wrote.On June 28, USA Gymnasticsannouncedthat the four-time gold medalist will compete against fellow Olympic all-around gold medalist Sunisa Lee, 20, and 2020 Olympic floor champion Jade Carey, 23, at the August 4-5 event, which holds 12 Olympic and 16 World Championships team roster members.The gymnastics superstartweetedto confirm the news a week later.“sorry I’ve been a little MIA since the announcement 🤍 I’m overwhelmed with all of your messages, support & love! excited to get back out on the competition floor! XOXO 🫶🏽”Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesAfter the pandemic delayed the Tokyo Olympics to 2021, Biles came in as the reigning Olympic all-around champion and frontrunner for gold in the team, all-around and vault events. However, she pulled out of the women’s gymnastics team all-around final after her first apparatus, following somerare mistakesin the qualifying round.Biles attributed her withdrawal from competition due the “twisties,” a phenomenon in gymnastics where athletes lose the ability to sense their body moving through the air. After withdrawing from the individual all-around finals for vault, uneven bars and floor exercise, Biles cited the need to “focus on her mental health.”Elsa/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesUpon return to the competition, she earned a silver medal with her team and a bronze medal on the balance beam final. With 32 combined medals from the Olympics and World Championships, Biles is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.Biles said in Sept. 2022 that she’s unsure if she’ll attempt to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she said on theLate Late Show with James Corden. She also admitted that she “still has to heal mentally and physically.”After the Tokyo games, Biles married NFL playerJonathan Owensin acourthouse ceremony in Aprilbefore celebrating with abigger wedding in Cabo San Lucasthe following month.
Simone Bilesis sharing how she’s prioritizing her mental health as she re-enters the world of gymnastics.
The 26-year-old gymnastrecently confirmedshe will be competing forthe first timesince the Tokyo Olympics in the2023 U.S. Classicin August. On Sunday, she answered fan questions on herInstagramStories, addressing one who asked how she’s “handling the mental side” of her return to the sport.
“Lot’s of therapy, I go once a week for almost 2 hrs,” she shared. “I’ve had so much trauma, so being able to work on some of the traumas & work on healing is a blessing.”
Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
Another follower asked Biles why she chose to get into gymnastics in the first place compared to any other sport. Biles responded that it was the first sport she tried on a “daycare field trip.”
“I instantly fell in love and have done it ever since,” she wrote.
On June 28, USA Gymnasticsannouncedthat the four-time gold medalist will compete against fellow Olympic all-around gold medalist Sunisa Lee, 20, and 2020 Olympic floor champion Jade Carey, 23, at the August 4-5 event, which holds 12 Olympic and 16 World Championships team roster members.
The gymnastics superstartweetedto confirm the news a week later.
“sorry I’ve been a little MIA since the announcement 🤍 I’m overwhelmed with all of your messages, support & love! excited to get back out on the competition floor! XOXO 🫶🏽”
After the pandemic delayed the Tokyo Olympics to 2021, Biles came in as the reigning Olympic all-around champion and frontrunner for gold in the team, all-around and vault events. However, she pulled out of the women’s gymnastics team all-around final after her first apparatus, following somerare mistakesin the qualifying round.
Biles attributed her withdrawal from competition due the “twisties,” a phenomenon in gymnastics where athletes lose the ability to sense their body moving through the air. After withdrawing from the individual all-around finals for vault, uneven bars and floor exercise, Biles cited the need to “focus on her mental health.”
Elsa/Getty
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories
Upon return to the competition, she earned a silver medal with her team and a bronze medal on the balance beam final. With 32 combined medals from the Olympics and World Championships, Biles is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Biles said in Sept. 2022 that she’s unsure if she’ll attempt to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she said on theLate Late Show with James Corden. She also admitted that she “still has to heal mentally and physically.”
After the Tokyo games, Biles married NFL playerJonathan Owensin acourthouse ceremony in Aprilbefore celebrating with abigger wedding in Cabo San Lucasthe following month.
source: people.com
