Simone Biles’ unparalleled legacy: What’s at stake at Paris 2024 Olympics?
Simone Biles’ unparalleled legacy: What’s at stake at Paris 2024 Olympics?
Simone Biles has already rewritten the history books, cementing herself as a legend in the artistic gymnastics.
Her name has become synonymous with excellence and pushing boundaries in every direction, and her impact stretches far beyond the competitive floor. From pioneering innovative moves that bear her name to advocating for mental health awareness, Biles’ influence is global and profound.
Yet, despite her storied career, countless accolades and one zeitgeist shifting conversation starter on mental health, Biles isn’t done yet.
After the trials and tribulations of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, where she withdrew from the women’s team final and four subsequent individual events to priortise her mental health as she dealt with a case of the ‘twisties’, Biles has openly stated her desire for redemption.
“Our Tokyo performances weren’t the best. We weren’t under the best circumstances either,” Biles said at the U.S. trials. “But, I feel like we have a lot of weight on our shoulders to go out there and prove that we’re better athletes, we’re more mature, we’re smarter, we’re more consistent.
“This is definitely our redemption tour.”
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 represent not just another competition but an opportunity for Biles to reaffirm her unparalleled legacy on and off the field of play.