Simone Biles Says She ‘Never Truly Believed’ Until Now She’s More Than Gymnastics
The Olympic champion said the messages she received made her realize for the first time that her life was made up of “more than my accomplishments and gymnastics.”
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Simone Biles sent a warm thank you to supporters on Thursday morning for kind messages sent her way after she withdrew from the women’s Olympic all-around gymnastics final the day prior. The four-time gold medalist, who won the all-around gold in Rio five years ago, wrote on Twitter, “The outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before.” Biles has not yet made a decision whether to compete in the individual events that follow the all-around. Though the Olympian focused on positive messages, some have sent ire her way. Right-wing pundits and politicians have decried her withdrawal as a national embarrassment.
the outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before. 🤍
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) July 29, 2021
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