This isn’t the first time the gymnast has suffered pain while in competition mode, as she experienced the “twisties” during the 2021 Tokyo Games. And with her becoming more mindful of the demands the sport puts on her body, Simone is still unsure if she’ll compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
“A lot of people think it’s just a one-year commitment, but it truly is the four years leading up to the Olympics,” the athlete continued. “If I’m going to compete again, I’m not so sure.”
However, that doesn’t mean she won’t be keeping up with the gymnastic fun.
Simone revealed that she’ll attend the Olympics, regardless of whether she’ll be “in the stands” or sharpening her skills on the vault. But in the meantime, the gold medalist is focusing on her most important goal: to find happiness outside of her career.
“I’m really trying to enjoy life, spend time with my husband [and] go support him at his games, and live my life as a woman,” she explained. “I’ve accomplished so much in my sport. For me to come back, it would really have to excite me.”
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