Simone Biles is ready to compete again.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist recently confirmed reports that she’s returning to Gymnastics following a two-year hiatus from the sport. The news was first shared in late June, though Biles remained quiet on social media for the following days. “Sorry, I’ve been a little MIA since the announcement,” she tweeted on July 5. “I’m overwhelmed with all your messages, support & love! Excited to get back out on the competition floor.”
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According to AP, Biles will make her highly anticipated comeback during the U.S. Classic in early August, marking her first event since taking home the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the summer of 2021. At the time, Biles removed herself from the gymnastics team finals and other events after experiencing a condition called “the twisties,” which caused her to lose track of where her body was in the air and made it dangerous to compete.
She reflected on her decision in an inspiring Instagram post a month later. “Definitely not the way I planned the Olympics going but I wouldn’t change anything for the world,” she wrote in September 2021. “I’m proud of myself and the career I’ve had thus far. This Olympics doesn’t erase the past accomplishments I’ve achieved nor does it define who I am as an athlete.”
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