Simone Biles Prepares for Paris 2024 with Renewed Determination
As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, Simone Biles is intensifying her training regimen with a clear focus on gymnastics glory. The 27-year-old Olympic champion has been ramping up her preparations, showcasing her extraordinary talent and determination through a recent TikTok video.
In a video shared on her TikTok account, Biles and her team give fans an inside look at their final practice at their local gym before departing for Paris. The footage begins with Biles enthusiastically announcing, “This is our final practice at our training facilities before we go,” setting the stage for a montage of the team in action.
The video captures Biles performing on the uneven bars and features segments of her teammates—Jordan Chiles, Joscelyn Roberson, and Tiana Sumanasekera—practicing their floor routines. Chiles’ comment, “We’re all surviving, I think,” highlights the team’s camaraderie and determination. The video concludes with Biles executing impressive flips on the balance beam.
Biles will lead the American gymnastics team in Paris, joined by Chiles, Jade Carey, Sunny Lee, and Hezly Rivera. Leanne Wong will serve as a travelling replacement, with Sumanasekera and Kaliya Lincoln as non-travelling replacements.
In her illustrious career, Biles has accumulated a remarkable collection of medals. At the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, she won four golds and one bronze. Although her performance at the 2020 Tokyo Games was not as dominant, she still earned a silver and a bronze medal. Biles also boasts 23 golds, four silvers, and three bronzes from World Championships, as well as two golds from the Pacific Rim Championships.
After taking a two-year break from competition due to mental health issues experienced in Tokyo, Biles has returned with renewed strength and support from her husband, Jonathan Owens. She aims to achieve her goals while balancing her personal and professional life. “There are many different things on the table right now, and it’s not just about me and gymnastics,” Biles says. “I share the sports space with my husband.”
Biles’ extensive preparation and personal growth over the past three years have positioned her to make a significant impact at the Paris Olympics. With a focus on avoiding burnout and managing her fears, Biles is set to showcase her resilience and skill on the world stage once again.
