As a kid growing up, I was never like, ‘I want to go to the Olympics,’ so having to pass on 2012 because I was too young didn’t bother me at all.
SIMONE BILESFather served in the Air Force for 22 years.
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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 never felt I had questions or needed answers or had a part of me that was missing.
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At the end of the day, if I can say I had fun, it was a good day.
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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 have practice from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M., and then I drive home and eat lunch, which is either chicken or fish so I get the protein.
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I guess I just have really tough skin.
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If they said, ‘Do five pull-ups,’ I would always want to do 10.
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I think we have other things to worry about than some Zika virus.
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It’s amazing that I can inspire little kids to know that you can be short or tall, and your body type doesn’t matter because you can do anything.
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I never thought about competing in the Olympic Games when I was growing up.
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The sport is called artistic gymnastics. So you do have to be a little bit of an actress.
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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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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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My mom, Nellie, got me a rosary at church. I don’t use it to pray before a competition. I’ll just pray normally to myself, but I have it there in case.
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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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Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that’s when you’re more successful. You have to choose to do it.
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I am like any typical teenager.
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I have everything I need, so there are no blanks left unfilled.
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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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The floor exercise is a way to express your personality.
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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 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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I’m thrilled that I was able to share my first Olympic Games experience with my U.S. teammates.
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Stay healthy, have fun with it, and embrace all the moments. Because anything can happen.
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I was built this way for a reason, so I’m going to use it.
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You don’t have to be serious all the time to do a good job.
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