I 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.
SIMONE BILESBefore a big event, I usually go to church and light a candle for St. Sebastian, who is the patron saint of athletes.
More Simone Biles Quotes
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You can have fun and do well. Just let loose a bit.
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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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Everything is possible at any one competition.
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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 guess I just have really tough skin.
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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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If they said, ‘Do five pull-ups,’ I would always want to do 10.
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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 love competing.
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You can still be very good at what you do and have fun.
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In the morning, I usually get up between 7:40 A.M. and 7:45 A.M., and then I’ll brush my teeth, do my hair, and just throw on my leotard and my clothes and go to the kitchen.
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I spend a lot of time in the gym training, and Core Power is a great fit for my nutritional needs.
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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 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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One of my favourite things to do is compete for a crowd. It’s just really fun for me.
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