Joining us for a keynote conversation at the 2023 Global Wellness Summit, Simone Biles is making headlines around the world
Since our announcement that Simone Biles will be joining delegates at the 17th annual Global Wellness Summit in Qatar, Simone has been celebrated in news headlines around the world. From her “dazzling” return to competition in early August to her major announcement about 2024 to her “Swiftie-like” fan base, catch up on how Simone is making impact in her sport and beyond with this global news roundup:
September 2023
Simone Biles says being ‘intentional’ is key in her epic comeback toward 2024 Paris Olympics
Olympic medalist Simone Biles says being intentional with her time has been her key to success in her epic gymnastics comeback since her two-year break to focus on her mental health.
Simone Biles targets Paris Olympics 2024
Biles was the sport’s dominant force and out to defend the four gold medals won in the 2016 Rio Olympics when she pulled out of most of her events at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games in 2021.
Gymnastics-American Biles says goal is to compete at Paris Olympics
American gymnast Simone Biles aims to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics she told American morning TV show Today, but said she would approach what be her third Games differently.
Artistic Gymnastics: Simone Biles reveals Paris 2024 dreams
The seven-time Olympic medallist had previously been reluctant to discuss next summer’s Games
Putting her mental health first, Simone Biles sticks the landing
When Simone Biles stuck the landing of her final tumbling pass on Sunday to win a record-breaking
eighth national title, she added to her legend by achieving one of the greatest comebacks in U.S. sports.
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Biles and Stokes show sport can lead positive social change | Cath Bishop
Attitudes are changing, away from winning at all costs and a focus on medals, towards compassion and care
AUGUST 2023
Gymnastics: Simone Biles dazzles in first competition since Tokyo Olympics
Four-time Olympic champion Biles makes a triumphant return in Chicago two years after pulling out of Tokyo Olympics.
What we can learn from Simone Biles’ mental health break | CNN
US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles returned to the sport after a two-year mental health break. Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael explains what a break can do for you.
‘Like a Taylor Swift concert’: Simone Biles enthralls fans on comeback trail
The seven-time Olympic medalist hailed as the greatest gymnast ever inspires a popstar-like devotion from her fans, who packed a hockey arena over the weekend for US nationals
Simone Biles Shows She’s Not Just Easing Her Way Back
In her second elite meet following a two-year hiatus, Biles, 26, won a record eighth U.S. all-around title and became the oldest gymnast to win the championship.
SIMONE BILES WINS US CLASSIC ON RETURN TO GYMNASTICS
AFTER TWO-YEAR MENTAL HEALTH BREAK
Simone Biles won the US Classic on her highly anticipated return to gymnastics after taking a two-year mental health break following the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. The 26-year-old is widely regarded as the best gymnast of all time and strengthened that claim by clinching victory in Chicago from Leanne Wong and Joscelyn Roberson with a stunning all-round performance.
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With Simone Biles Back, the Road to Paris Is Crowded for U.S. Gymnasts
Contenders for the 2024 Olympic women’s team will face off at the national gymnastics championship this weekend.