“Why am I here? What am I doing?- When Simone Biles opened up about struggling with changes on her return to the gym after two years…See More

Simone Biles’ gymnastics career so far has been nothing short of spectacular, courtesy of her 11 Olympic and 30 World Championships medals. In an interview in 2018, Biles opened up about her struggles with returning to the mat after a break of almost two years following her Rio Olympics campaign.

Simone Biles’ gymnastics career so far has been nothing short of spectacular, courtesy of her 11 Olympic and 30 World Championships medals. In an interview in 2018, Biles opened up about her struggles with returning to the mat after a break of almost two years following her Rio Olympics campaign.

The American favorite also made an appearance on the 24th season of Dancing With The Stars alongside pro dancer Sasha, where she finished in fourth place. In an interview with The Guardian in 2018 about her comeback, Biles reflected on the mental and physical challenges during the transition.

“It’s hard mentally and physically,” she said. “I remember some of the days I’m like: ‘Why am I here? What am I doing? What did I do?’ But in the end, it’s all worth it, so I’m happy with my decision to return,” she said.

In an interview with CNN on November 1, 2024, Simone Biles weighed in her thoughts on mental health and acknowledged that everyone has a unique mental health journey. She further said that although she doesn’t view herself as a definitive example, she is committed to supporting anyone navigating mental health challenges