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 BILESIt’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.
More Simone Biles Quotes
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I love a good Netflix binge!
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I guess I just have really tough skin.
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I 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 don’t really think about the degree of difficulty or the possibility of making a mistake. I just try to relax and let my preparation and training take over.
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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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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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For me, I don’t think about size – I focus more on being powerful and confident.
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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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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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We’ve always had each other’s backs in and out of competition. We support each other the most because we’re the only ones that know what it’s like to go through what we do, and so we can’t be more thankful for each other. We’re like sisters.
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I feel like I’m small and mighty and pack a powerful punch, just like Tide PODS.
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I’m the first Simone Biles.
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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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You can still be very good at what you do and have fun.
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The floor exercise is a way to express your personality.
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