I’m thrilled that I was able to share my first Olympic Games experience with my U.S. teammates.
SIMONE BILESI am like any typical teenager.
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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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When I was younger, I thought every kid was adopted because that’s all I’ve known. I have everything I need, so I never felt the need to have answers for what happened.
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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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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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I have dual citizenship.
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Father served in the Air Force for 22 years.
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I started gymnastics when I was six years old. I was at day care, and they took us on a field trip to a gym club, Bannon’s Gymnastix in Houston, and that’s how I got started.
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I was built this way for a reason, so I’m going to use it.
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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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I didn’t really ever dream of going to the Olympics until after 2012.
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I feel like I’m small and mighty and pack a powerful punch, just like Tide PODS.
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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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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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For me to compete at the highest level, training and living a healthy lifestyle is an everyday focus for me, and I’m excited to be a part of the Everyday Awesome team!
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I didn’t get the high school opportunity, but it always worked out.
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