Simone Biles‘ withdrawal from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to the Twisties was a defining moment, one she seeks redemption from as she aims for her fourth Olympics run in Paris. The fear of twisting and lack of spatial awareness that came with the Twisties made Simone want “to sulk in my feelings and to be by myself.”

But her celebrity status as a gymnastics icon and seven-time Olympic medalist made this emotional release impossible. As she boarded the plane back to America, her responsibilities as a sports icon had to be fulfilled, concealing an untold reality of post-Tokyo Olympics trauma behind her smiling demeanor, a reality that “nobody knew.”

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During her interview on the ‘Call Her Daddy‘ podcast, Alex Cooper asked Simone Biles, “So when did you break down?” Simone revealed that it was when she finally unpacked her suitcase and went on her famous Gold Over America Tour across the country. She described the tour as a beautiful experience, filled with the joy of meeting her fans and being part of a brilliant production.

However, behind the scenes, she was grappling with the traumas of the Twisties and began seeking therapy to cope. Simone explained, “I can’t recall what time our show started, but say it started at seven; I would be in therapy from like 4:30 to 6. And then I would give myself an hour to get ready.” She candidly shared moments when Jordan Chiles would walk into her room and find her “bawling my eyes out trying to put on my makeup because I’m talking to my therapist about the Olympic experience.”

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Yet, once she was composed and ready to be on stage, she wore the brightest smile for her audience. She expressed, “I will cherish every stop and every show that we got to put on. Totally. But behind the scenes, nobody knew.” Simone Biles revealed how, upon landing in America, she was physically exhausted and eager to return home to Houston, but that plan was thwarted.

After the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, when Simone Biles and the Team USA women landed in America, Simone shared how, despite wanting to return home to Houston, Texas, they were required to go to New York for appearances on shows like the Today Show. She described putting on a brave smile, but all she truly wanted was to hug her mom and cry. She said that as she landed in Houston and hugged her mom, but there were cameras at the gate so she could not even break down at the airport.

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However, upon reaching home, her family surprised her with a parade and urged her to get ready to parade through the neighborhood. She recalled, “Like, get your convertible. Smile and wave. I just wanted to have like a breakdown.” Reflecting on this moment of anguish, it’s important to acknowledge the hardships faced by even our sports icons as humans. As Simone continues her healing, fans eagerly await her return in the Olympic year 2024 as she redeems herself from this experience.

The NCAA gymnastics national semifinal unfolded yesterday, showcasing thrilling performances that left many fans delighted. However, amidst the excitement, one fan’s less-than-impressed reaction stirred up controversy, particularly with Olympic superstar Simone Biles.

Here’s what happened: a user on X platform posted a “NCAA gymnastics semifinals night session 2024 in a nutshell,” featuring a compilation of gymnastics mishaps from previous years. While the user defended their post, Biles swiftly voiced her disapproval on social media.

Simone Biles is undoubtedly an athletic superstar, often defying the laws of physics on the mats. Whether in a gymnastics arena or before she tosses the MLB ball, Biles’s aerial flips are cause enough for fans to erupt in cheers. But this time it’s not for any of the reasons—rather, it’s an Olympic promo that has touched the hearts of many. The narrative replayed the moment of Biles’s horrifying experience with twisties during her vault event in the Tokyo Olympics. Gymnasts explain twisties to be like a mental barrier.

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The ad instantly struck those who remember the backlash that one of the greatest athletes of all time, Simone Biles, faced after withdrawing from the last day of the Olympics finals, citing “mental health.” Her rise to unprecedented success in the sport inspired Coca-Cola’s marketing wizards—who served it up with a dash of emotions to make an impression, leaving many in tears.

The “Pause is Power” ad directed by Kim Gehrig and inspired by Biles’ narrative was shared on Instagram by Powerade accompanied by the caption, “@SimoneBiles, we’re so proud to be on this journey with you. 💪 #PauseIsPower”. “The Vault,” stole the show, with its flurry of news coverage about Biles, that grabbed the public’s interest. After performing a standard vault, she spun in slow motion in front of a dark backdrop, hearing her own voice reflect on her hardships and witnessing memories from her personal life play out. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Coca-Cola sports drink’s Olympic ad launched a limited-edition product called Powerade Gold.

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The pure action-based ad emphasized the significance of “taking a pause” and prioritizing one’s well-being. The international campaign runs with the slogan “Pause is Power” to convey to the public and media alike that the competing athletes are still very much human. The exact message brought much hate for Biles despite then holding 4-gymnastics named moves including many other laudits for the country.

Who else recalls Biles elegantly showing her astounding skills mid-air defying gravity ahead of a Tokyo Olympics? Clearly, nothing has changed over the years as Biles, who made a comeback to the mats last year, has amassed the greatest medal collection in gymnastics history with 37 Worlds and Olympic titles, and is now getting ready to add more to her collection this summer in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Before that, the super-talented gymnast has captivated the attention of people worldwide, moving many to tears with her latest ad.

Simone Biles will kick off her 2024 Olympic gymnastics season next month (17 & 18 May) at the U.S. Classic in Hartford, Connecticut.

USA Gymnastics revealed the full field for the event on Friday (12 April) in a tweet. Biles, the world’s most decorated gymnast ever, is set to be joined by 2021 Olympic teammates Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles. It is anticipated that 2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas will be announced at a later date.

Biles, 27, made a triumphant return to competition in 2023, winning an eighth individual title in the U.S. before going on to claim a sixth world all-around title a few weeks later.

The U.S. Championships are scheduled for the end of May (30 May-2 June) in Fort Worth, Texas. The U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team is set to be announced on 30 June in Minneapolis, Minnesota.