Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, speaks exclusively with TODAY’s Hoda Kotb to discuss her outlook going into her third Olympic Games after dealing with mental blocks called the “twisties” at the Tokyo Olympics. “I think we’re going to get the job done, I feel really confident,” she says.
Simone Biles was noticeably absent from the flips and flourishes of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. On July 26, as athletes rode boats along the River Seine, Biles' mother, Nellie Biles, spoke to TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and confirmed that her daughter would not appear for the opening ceremony. 'The first competition is Sunday, which is women's qualifier, and, of course, she needs to rest up before that competition,' Nellie Biles explained. The U.S.
In May, USA Gymnastics CEO Li Li Leung explained during a news conference that team members are “discouraged” from attending due to the ceremony’s length, which can be physically demanding. Leung noted that athletes can expect to “be on their feet for nine hours.” Athletes, she added, are ultimately able to decide for themselves if they will be part of the ceremony.
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