The 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.
SIMONE BILESMost athletes get intimidated once they see how many fans are out there, but it almost calms me down in a way because I think of it as a fun way to show off what I’ve been working on.
More Simone Biles Quotes
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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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I take things one step at a time.
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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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Father served in the Air Force for 22 years.
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I didn’t get the high school opportunity, but it always worked out.
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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 don’t necessarily have favorite brands.
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If they said, ‘Do five pull-ups,’ I would always want to do 10.
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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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Most of our fans don’t get to interact with us or know our personalities except through social media.
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I’m the first Simone Biles.
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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.
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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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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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You can’t get too caught up in yourself.
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