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.
SIMONE BILESAt the end of the day, if I can say I had fun, it was a good day.
More Simone Biles Quotes
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The floor exercise is a way to express your personality.
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One of my proudest moments was probably 2013 Worlds because I proved to myself that I could do things that I didn’t think I could.
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I tune it all out because if I let other people’s stress get to me, then I stress myself out more than I need to.
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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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For me, I don’t think about size – I focus more on being powerful and confident.
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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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If I thought of gymnastics as a job, it would put too much stress on me.
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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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We strive for greatness.
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I think for me, the most fun competition that I’ve had was my first Worlds.
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Everything is possible at any one competition.
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I have dual citizenship.
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Growing up, it was kind of a struggle being small, since everyone would make fun of you – except for when it came to hide and seek: that’s the only advantage I ever had!
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I never thought about competing in the Olympic Games when I was growing up.
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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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