CNN Sports Anchor Coy Wire asks USA Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles why the 2024 competition is so important to her.
Simone Biles recently spoke about the personal significance of competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics, emphasizing that her participation was driven by a desire to prove something to herself. After her struggles with mental health and the “twisties” during the Tokyo Olympics, Paris represented a chance for Biles to reclaim her love for gymnastics on her own terms. She mentioned that this time around, she did it solely for herself, marking a shift from past motivations where external pressures might have played a larger role.