We’ve always had each other’s backs in and out of competition. We support each other the most because we’re the only ones that know what it’s like to go through what we do, and so we can’t be more thankful for each other. We’re like sisters.
SIMONE BILESIf I won gold in 2016, I think it would change my life.
More Simone Biles Quotes
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I think I’m teaching my teammates that they can still be successful while having fun and enjoying the moment rather than being a stone cold brick.
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Gymnastics is just one part of my life, and I’m having as much fun with it as possible.
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The support down here in Rio has been amazing – between my family, Team U.S.A. and Team Kellogg’s, I’ve felt so much love. This whole experience has been a dream come true.
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I take things one step at a time.
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The sport is called artistic gymnastics. So you do have to be a little bit of an actress.
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I don’t necessarily have favorite brands.
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I guess I just have really tough skin.
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I’m always trying to push myself to the limit to see what I can do. It’s my strong will that I’ve always had since I was a kid.
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As athletes, we’re always going to have aches and pains, but when your teammates cheer you on, you don’t think about it.
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I didn’t get the high school opportunity, but it always worked out.
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I have dual citizenship.
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It hurts my head, but it’s fine because it’s something I do every day. You can’t avoid the gymnastics questions.
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If they said, ‘Do five pull-ups,’ I would always want to do 10.
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There are goals that I have, and then I dream of it, and then I make it a reality. If I could crawl out of my skin and see it, it would be really amazing.
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I was missing out on public school and going to the football games, prom or homecomings. But I’ve been to three World Championships. So I think it’s like a win-win.
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Most athletes get intimidated once they see how many fans are out there, but it almost calms me down in a way because I think of it as a fun way to show off what I’ve been working on.
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We strive for greatness.
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So far, my goals stops at making an Olympic team, and then if that happens, then I’ll jot down more goals.
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Everything is possible at any one competition.
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I never thought about competing in the Olympic Games when I was growing up.
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We go to church on Sunday and then have family dinner. My mom usually cooks, and most of the time, it’s protein and something else. She will ask us kids what we want!
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The reaction of the public plays a very important role. It gives us an adrenaline boost, especially when people start to shout and clap their hands in time with the music. That really helps us to go on.
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My first experience with gymnastics was when I was in daycare. We took a field trip to a gym, and I was hooked.
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Before a big event, I usually go to church and light a candle for St. Sebastian, who is the patron saint of athletes.
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That’s what I love about how diverse our team is – we have such different body types, yet together, we build the best team there is. I think we’re stronger together than individually.
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I’m the first Simone Biles.
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