The Future is Written Today
Every Olympic journey is unique. I'm not rushing. I listen to my body and my soul, because they know more than my mind.
Simona Biles
Outstanding American gymnast with a record number of Olympic gold medals, became a symbol of mental health in sports.
All moments: Simona Biles
- Life Inside Perfection — Simona Biles
Everyone sees only the gymnastics, but not the person who is slowly learning to be herself. That's much harder than any jump.
- Returning to Myself — Simona Biles
Coming back to sports was about returning to the love of gymnastics, not the pain of victory. That's completely different.
- The Invisible Struggle of a Champion — Simona Biles
Mental health is as important as physical health. I didn't understand this immediately, but now I know it saved my life.
- Truth Hidden Behind Medals — Simona Biles
I thought America hated me. I stopped breathing. But I learned that you must be honest with yourself before you can be honest with others.
- From Darkness to Light — Simona Biles
It's easy to win when fighting against someone. But I fought my demons, and that was the hardest victory of my life.
- Talking to Your Pain — Simona Biles
I learned to talk to my pain instead of staying silent. That was the key to my rebirth.
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