I was built this way for a reason, so I’m going to use it.
SIMONE BILESI was built this way for a reason, so I’m going to use it.
SIMONE BILESIf they said, ‘Do five pull-ups,’ I would always want to do 10.
SIMONE BILESThe sport is called artistic gymnastics. So you do have to be a little bit of an actress.
SIMONE BILESThere 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.
SIMONE BILESEverything is possible at any one competition.
SIMONE BILESIf I won gold in 2016, I think it would change my life.
SIMONE BILESStay healthy, have fun with it, and embrace all the moments. Because anything can happen.
SIMONE BILESI have dual citizenship.
SIMONE BILESWe all have skills, I guess.
SIMONE BILESIf I disappoint someone, it’s their loss for putting that expectation on me when they don’t know me. I can’t control what they want.
SIMONE BILESMy first experience with gymnastics was when I was in daycare. We took a field trip to a gym, and I was hooked.
SIMONE BILESMy parents make sure we have everything we need so that we compete to the best of our abilities.
SIMONE BILESWe’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.
SIMONE BILESGymnastics is just one part of my life, and I’m having as much fun with it as possible.
SIMONE BILESI love a good Netflix binge!
SIMONE BILESI 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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