I take things one step at a time.
SIMONE BILESI would be like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I wish I could go to prom.’ But then I think, ‘You know what? A lot of people can’t say they’ve ever done what I do – they’ll never have this opportunity.’
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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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I was built this way for a reason, so I’m going to use it.
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At some point, I’ll have to go get a real job.
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I never thought about competing in the Olympic Games when I was growing up.
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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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Most 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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Everything is possible at any one competition.
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Stay healthy, have fun with it, and embrace all the moments. Because anything can happen.
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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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People comment on my pictures, ‘Stay healthy.’
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