Simone Biles Talks Competing in 2028 Olympics, Reveals If She’s Interested
Simone Biles opened up about her future competing in the Olympics.
The 27-year-old athlete is the most-decorated gymnast of all times with seven gold medals, two silver and two bronze to her name. She won three of the golds and a silver at the 2024 Olympics, which took place in Paris, France.
The next summer Olympics take place in Los Angeles in 2028. Will Simone, who was the oldest member of Team USA Women’s Gymnastics this year be competing?
Keep reading to find out more…
Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Simone said that her return to the Olympics would have to be about “life and death.”
“Because I’ve accomplished so much, there’s almost nothing left to do, rather than to just be snobby and to try again and for what? I’m at a point in my career where I’m humble enough to know when to be done,” she said, adding, “If you go back, you’ll be greedy. Those are the consequences.”
Simone continued, saying, “But that’s also your decision to decide. What sacrifices would be made if I go back now? When you’re younger, it’s like, prom, college. Now it’s like, starting a family, being away from my husband. What’s really worth it?”
Did you know that Simone is married to another professional athlete?
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