Why is Simone Biles afraid of gymnastics?

Simone Biles said Thursday that she is “still scared to do gymnastics.” The 24-year-old Olympic star indicated she is still suffering from the “twisties,” a sudden loss of spatial awareness while midair that can be extremely dangerous and psychologically crippling for gymnasts.
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How does Simone Biles feel about gymnastics?

In an interview, she says she is still not performing twists. After a turbulent summer in which she withdrew from most of her events at the Olympics and gave emotional testimony before Congress about being abused by a team doctor, Simone Biles says she is "still scared to do gymnastics."
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Why is Simone Biles not doing gymnastics?

Simone Biles, the four-time Olympic gold medalist, will not compete in Thursday's individual all-around competition after withdrawing from the team finals because of a mental health issue, according to an emailed statement from U.S.A. Gymnastics.
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Is Simone Biles married?

The happy couple announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday after first going public with their relationship in August 2020.
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Does Simone Biles have a child?

Simone Biles Says She Wouldn't Feel Comfortable Letting Her Daughter Do Gymnastics. Legendary gymnast Simone Biles doesn't want any future daughter of hers to be involved with USA Gymnastics unless something changes.
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What difficulties did Simone Biles have?

She overcame physical adversity to compete in the World Championships that year after being hospitalized due to a kidney stone. She overcame that issue and walked away with six medals, including four more golds.
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Why did Biles quit?

Biles is preparing to tour with Team USA, but is “no longer training,” according to the story. Her focus for now seems to be solely concerned with her personal well-being. It's the very least she deserves — and it's the most we should ask of her.
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Will Simone Biles retire?

I've pushed through so much the past couple years." So yeah, it looks like Biles has no intention of retiring from gymnastics anytime soon. But we imagine that the athlete is now busy with planning her upcoming nuptials.
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Is Simone still doing gymnastics?

Simone Biles is currently enjoying the fruits of her labor after dominating gymnastics for a long time. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, her withdrawal from the gymnastics competitions sent shock waves around the sporting world. Citing mental health concerns, she decided to take a break from the sport.
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Who is the best gymnast in the world?

American gymnast Simone Biles holds the record for the most World Championship medals (25), as well as the most gold medals (19) in World Championship history for an athlete of either sex.
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Is Simone Biles the best gymnast in the world?

Simone Biles has a near-unassailable record as the greatest gymnast of all time. With six Olympic medals (four gold), 25 World Championship medals (19 gold) and various other championships to her name, the hardware that the 24-year-old has stacked up over her career speaks for itself.
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Did Simone Biles quit Olympics?

Biles initially shocked fans when she withdrew from competition during the Tokyo Olympics, but was later applauded for prioritizing her mental health and her safety.
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Why is Simone called the goat?

GOAT is an abbreviation of the phrase 'Greatest Of All Time' and for many that's exactly what Biles is when it comes to gymnastics. If her medals mentioned above aren't an indication of her status in the gymnastics world, then how about having moves named after you?
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What is Simone Biles full name?

Simone Biles, in full Simone Arianne Biles, (born March 14, 1997, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.), American gymnast who was considered one of the sport's greatest athletes.
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What is the hardest gymnastics move?

Biles said that the triple double, which is made up of a double back flip with three twists, is “the hardest move in the world,” and according to the New York Times, “The triple double is a skill that, until this point, had been done only on the men's side, where it is still rare.
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What is the most famous gymnast girl?

Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time

Simone Biles dominated women's gymnastics in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, winning three straight World all-around titles – a first by a woman – from 2013-2015. She followed those wins by taking the all-around gold medal in Rio.
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What country is best at gymnastics?

USA gymnastics, also known as USAG, is top-ranked country in the world in gymnastics. Other countries include Russia, Romania and China.
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What age do you retire from gymnastics?

Like many sports that rely on using the whole body, gymnasts start early and retire early. Most gymnasts start their careers in their teens and keep going as long as their body will let them, retirement generally happens in their early twenties.
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Why are gymnasts so short?

It is for a reason that gymnasts are mostly short. The shorter a gymnast is, the easier it is for them to rotate in the air or spin at high speeds. It is hard for long limbs and joints to handle intensive training. It can also be explained by keeping a law of physics in mind.
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How many kids does Simone Biles want?

“God willing one day, but taking everything one step at a time. Definitely future plans,” she responded on her Instagram Story, adding, “So, I want two kids. He always says he wants a football team, but he usually says three. We'll see.”
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Who is Simone's new boyfriend?

The gymnast first posted her football player boyfriend on Instagram in August 2020.
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