I can only control what I do when I go compete.
SIMONE BILESI always say my biggest competitor is myself because, whenever I step out there on the mat, I’m competing against myself to prove that I can do this and that I am very well trained, prepared for it.
More Simone Biles Quotes
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If I thought of gymnastics as a job, it would put too much stress on me.
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I’m not a celebrity. I’m just the same Simone. I just have two Olympic Gold medals now.
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I don’t fear what will happen, but you just get ahead of yourself, like, ‘Oh my gosh, I wish it would happen now.’
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One of my favourite things to do is compete for a crowd. It’s just really fun for me.
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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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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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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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Everything I do is in the gym, so I’m always in gym clothes. I’m excited to explore lifestyle clothes for a little bit.
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I think we have other things to worry about than some Zika virus.
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You can still be very good at what you do and have fun.
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If I won gold in 2016, I think it would change my life.
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I feel like it’s harder because everyone knows I’m the three-time world champion – it’s almost like people are waiting for something bad to happen.
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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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When we had free time in the Olympic Village, we got massages and rested while watching Netflix.
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Mentally, I have to get my body and mind in the right place before I start the routine, but once into the zone, it’s like I turn on a switch. I envision myself doing the same thing for the Olympic Games.
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