Simone Biles describes her Olympic experience as "unique", and she has had to train for the pandemic for an additional year. Simone Biles isn't sure what the future holds for competitive gymnastics and whether or not she will be able to bid for the 2024 Paris Games.
She's not content with this.
Instead, she has been spending her much-awaited time with her family, friends, and preparing for "Gold Over America", and working with her sponsors on a variety of ventures, including her own collection NFTs (non-fungible tokens) that Autograph will launch on Monday.
Biles stated that she has been "relaxing, resetting and working on these projects." "I've been in the gym for a few minutes here and there to train but not too often. Enjoying life and taking some time to relax.
At this point, any training has been informal.
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Biles stated that she is still undecided about returning to full-time training. The most important thing I think about is tour. It's because my body has taken a beating after an Olympic year and five years of training, which was completely unplanned. It's now time to get over that and enjoy a tour.
Biles, 24 years old, won a silver medal with the U.S. team and a bronze medal on beam at Tokyo Olympics. She was the overwhelming favourite to defend her 2016 Olympic all around title. However, she pulled out midway through the team competition due to her mental health. Then, she withdrew from all individual events until balance beam.
Biles competed a routine that had a lower-degree of difficulty than usual on beam. He received a standing ovation from the crowd and was supported by peers and fans around the globe.
Biles stated, "I felt that love and support." "So I couldn’t ask for more because I didn't expect that." It was hard to know what I could expect ahead of the beam final, but it was wonderful to feel the support and love from everyone and to have them root for me after everything that happened and not the way I had planned.
Biles admitted that the Games were not what she had hoped for, but she is grateful for all the support she received.
Biles also received a "heartwarming text message" from Naomi Osaka, a four-time major champion, who started a conversation about mental health earlier in the summer. Biles admitted that she still needs to reply to it.
Biles stated, "I am terrible at sending back text messages." "But she has inspired me in so many other ways than being dominant recently. She knows exactly what I felt, so it's great to be able to relate to someone on such a high level.
Biles was most excited about the partnership because of Osaka's involvement in Autograph and NFTs. Biles hopes her collection will be sold in a matter of minutes like Osaka’s.
Then, she will turn her attention towards the tour which includes many Olympic teammates as well as elite and NCAA athletes of the sport. The tour will begin in Tucson, Arizona on Sept. 21.
Biles stated, "I am most looking forward seeing and meeting all of the fans." "We're going in 35 cities, and it's always exciting to perform in front fans, especially in Tokyo. ... It's always great, especially when we have the opportunity to explore different cities. We're like a big family so it is great to continue the journey and have some fun in the U.S.
