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.
SIMONE BILESThe 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.
More Simone Biles Quotes
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Most of our fans don’t get to interact with us or know our personalities except through social media.
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At some point, I’ll have to go get a real job.
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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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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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I guess I just have really tough skin.
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We all have skills, I guess.
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It doesn’t even matter if I don’t win a self-gold – after every meet, I have pizza. Pepperoni pizza.
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I’m thrilled that I was able to share my first Olympic Games experience with my U.S. teammates.
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The floor exercise is a way to express your personality.
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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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I think for me, the most fun competition that I’ve had was my first Worlds.
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For me, I don’t think about size – I focus more on being powerful and confident.
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I take things one step at a time.
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I don’t really think about the degree of difficulty or the possibility of making a mistake. I just try to relax and let my preparation and training take over.
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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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