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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Simone Biles Uncertain About Competing in LA 2028 Olympics
Caption: Simone Biles Uncertain About Competing in LA 2028 Olympics. Simone Biles has expressed uncertainty about competing in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, despite being the most-decorated gymnast in history. The 28-year-old American gymnast won three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics in team, all-around, and vault competitions. Biles had withdrawn from several events at the Tokyo Olympics due to a mental block called the "twisties," but made a strong comeback in Paris. Biles shared that for her to return to competition, she would need to feel excitement, emphasizing the importance of being motivated. Reflecting on the 2028 Games, Biles noted, "Whether I’m on the apparatus or in the stands, I still haven’t decided.” The gymnast admitted that she had struggled emotionally after a disappointing Tokyo Olympics, where she aimed for six gold medals but earned only a silver and bronze. Biles acknowledged the physical toll of her sport, saying that "2028 seems so far away" and that her body was feeling the effects of aging. She revealed that she felt physically drained after the Paris competition, experiencing illness for 10 days after returning to the village. Despite the physical challenges, Biles remains open to future competition, saying, “We'll see” if she will compete at the next Olympic Games. Biles recently became the first gymnast to win Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards for a record-equalling fourth time. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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