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16-Year-Old Simone Biles ‘Didn’t Think She Was Good Enough’, Now She’s Oldest American Gymnast to Enter Olympics After 72 Years
And still I rise,” – the words by Maya Angelou inspired Simone Biles so much that she tattooed them on her collarbone back in 2021. Living by the principles of Angelou’s poetry, Biles left behind the turmoil of the Tokyo Olympics and returned stronger than ever. After she made a comeback, she made sure to qualify for her 3rd Olympic run. With this, she became the oldest female U.S. gymnast to enter the Olympics in 72 years. Simone Biles showed the world that she has the ‘courage to soar.’ But, back in 2013, then 16-year-old Simone never imagined that 11 years down the line, people would know her as one of the greatest gymnasts.
However, for Biles, it was her first encounter with critics that shattered her confidence in 2013. She was just 16 when the gymnast participated in her first U.S. Classic and represented Bannon’s Gymnastix Club. But she fell several times from the apparatus, and couldn’t attempt her vault routine as she twisted her ankle. She concluded the event with the All-Around score of 41.300, and the highest All-Around score of the meet was earned by Kyla Ross (58.650).
Post that, someone commented on her physique and said, “you’re just too overweight. That’s why that happened like you’re fat.” Biles was heartbroken as her first US Classic didn’t go as she planned. And for a 16-year-old Simone, dealing with critics made her doubt her self-esteem. Following this, her father, Ronald Biles, got in touch with sport psychologist Robert Andrews, who helped her deal with nervousness and anxiety.
Defining Simone’s mindset during the 2013 US Classic, her mom, Nellie Biles, told Glamour, “She was competing against these girls who were her heroes, her idols. And it was hard for her to adjust to that. Simone didn’t think she was good enough to compete with them.” She further added, “I knew she was quite capable. But she needed to believe it.”
However, with the help of therapy, the 16-year-old Simone learned how to shut the clamors and she rose to the occasion. The gymnast conceded, “I’d rather regret the risk that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.” With this, she began winning everything in sight. The 4 feet 8 inch dynamo first added 10 World Championships gold medals on her wall of fame, and then she made it to the ‘Final Five’ team of the 2016 Rio Olympics. The spectators at the Arena Olímpica do Rio cheered out loud when the gymnast won 3 individual golds and 1 team gold.
Courage to Soar: Body in Motion, Life in Balance”- was her next destination. An autobiographical account, where she penned every nook and cranny of how her childhood shaped her journey to become the best version of herself. Then, the girl, who once was struggling with self-esteem at 16, became a woman with a 2nd Olympic qualification at the age of 24.
The second time when Biles encountered an episode with critics was in 2021. After a failed Amanar vault, she withdrew from All-Around finals at the Tokyo Olympics. As she walked out of the Ariake Gymnastics Center in the wake of ‘twisties’, spectators called her “quitter.” Many were even speculating that Simone would retire after the Tokyo Games
Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium on a cold December afternoon. 76,000 people packed into the stands wearing red and gold, their voices creating that roar that made this place legendary. And Taylor Swift sat in the friends and family suite with Donna, Kelsey, and Kylie, watching Travis line up for what should have been a routine play. The Chiefs were up by 10 points against the Raiders. The game was practically won and Travis had already caught two touchdowns, was having the kind of day that reminded everyone why he was one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. Taylor was smiling, cheering, her voice from screaming all game. And then everything happened so fast and so slow at the same time that later she wouldn’t be able to remember the sequence.Just the feeling of her heart stopping in her chest. Travis caught the ball, turned up field, and a Raiders linebacker came at him from the side while another hit him low. And Taylor saw Travis’s right leg bend in a way that leg should never bend, saw him go down hard, saw the ball pop loose, but nobody was celebrating the fumble because everyone on the field had gone quiet.Everyone had stopped moving, and Travis wasn’t getting up. He was on the ground holding his knee, and even from the sweet Taylor could see that something was very wrong. could see it in the way his teammates were waving frantically for the medical staff. Could see it in Patrick Mahomes’s face as he knelt down next to Travis.Taylor was on her feet before she even realized she’d moved. Was pushing past Donna, ignoring Kylie’s Taylor Wait, was running down the sweet corridor toward the stairs that would take her to field level. Security tried to stop her at the bottom of the stairs. This big guy in a chief’s polo holding up his hand, saying, “Ma’am, you can’t go down there.” But Taylor wasn’t hearing any of it. “That’s my fiance,” she screamed, and her voice came out raw and desperate and completely not caring who heard her or what cameras were on her. “That’s Travis Kelsey, and I need to get to him right now.” The security guard looked uncertain, probably recognizing her, but also knowing his job, and Taylor was about to physically fight her way past him when Andy Reed, the Chief’s head coach, appeared and nodded at the guard….See more ⤵️
Candace Owens Reveals Shocking Secrets About Charlie Kirk: Wife, Family Drama, and Pressure from a $2 Million Sponsor,Newly leaked private messages suggest underlying conflicts, alongside the emergence of a mysterious $2 million sponsor, revealing that conservative star Charlie Kirk’s life was far more complicated than the public ever realized. Friends and family report that cracks were forming within Kirk’s inner circle, while whispers of threats and silent betrayals were spreading. What role did Erika Kirk play in his final months? How did this anonymous sponsor contribute to the mounting pressure leading up to Kirk’s tragedy? The previously untold secrets of Charlie Kirk are sure to shock many….See more ⤵️⤵️
Breaking News: Candace Owens Reveals Pressure from Billionaires and the Hidden Secret Behind Ben Shapiro — The Fateful Night That Left Charlie Kirk Silent Forever,Charlie Kirk reportedly faced immense pressure from a network of powerful billionaires — individuals willing to do anything to prevent him from exposing “truths that were never meant to be spoken.” Now, Candace Owens has come forward with startling revelations about the days following the fateful incident.According to Owens, Ben Shapiro exhibited unusual behavior and made a series of unexplained moves in the aftermath. Evidence points to a carefully orchestrated plan involving secret meetings behind closed doors, emails that mysteriously vanished, and an unreleased audio recording that could alter the entire narrative.Piece by piece, a chilling picture emerges — one that suggests the story the public has been told may have been a carefully constructed illusion, masking something far more disturbing.“No one expected Candace Owens to say this out loud…”𝑺𝑬𝑬 𝑫𝑬𝑻𝑨𝑰𝑳𝑺⤵️
Candace Owens has just sent shockwaves by revealing a private phone call that exposes dark secrets Erica Kirk never wanted the public to know — what Owens heard could shake public opinion and rewrite the story of the late Charlie Kirk. According to Owens,this conversation has the potential to completely change how people view Erica and her relationship with Charlie. Was it just a misunderstanding, or is there something far darker happening behind the scenes? From the words recorded, Owens uncovers hidden motives few could have imagined.This story doesn’t just affect personal relationships; it also impacts reputations, alliances, and the decisions that once shaped Charlie’s life. These revelations are sending shockwaves through the public — do you dare to uncover the truth Erica Kirk has been hiding?….See more ⤵️
BREAKING: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that President Trump can deploy the Oregon National Guard into Portland, marking a significant victory for the president in his effort to send federal forces into what he called a “war-ravaged” city….See more ⤵️
THEY BURIED THE TRUTH: New Evidence Just Links Charlie Kirk’s Security to the Mu.rder — Hidden Footage Exposes What Really Happened on the Roof!While the public still believes suspect Tyler Robinson was the lone shooter, a never-before-seen video has surfaced — and it’s shaking things up. The grainy image in the darkness shows another person moving on the roof just seconds before the shots rang out. Not only that, but leaked security logs also reveal “suspicious” gaps in Charlie Kirk’s security team’s shift schedule that night.An anonymous witness claims: “I saw people in uniform where they were never supposed to be.” The biggest question now is — why was this video kept under wraps for nearly a month? And was the security team Kirk trusted the missing piece in this tragedy?…⤵️
BREAKING NEWS: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Reportedly Expecting TWINS — Eight Weeks Along, and the Baby Genders Have Already Been Revealed⤵️
Social Media Detectives Think They Caught Chiefs Superstar Chris Jones Drinking Vodka On The Bench During Blowout Win vs. Raiders [VIDEO⤵️]
It’s Official: Taylor Swift Announces Break from Touring in 2026 to Focus on Family and Romance with Travis Kelce, In a surprising and deeply personal announcement, Taylor Swift has confirmed that she will be taking a break from touring in 2026. The megastar shared that this decision comes from a desire to nurture her relationship with Travis Kelce and focus on long-term family goals. After years of nonstop success and global tours, Swift says she’s finally ready to slow down and embrace a more balanced life — and fans are both heartbroken and moved by the news. But what does this mean for her music career, and how will it impact her blossoming relationship with Travis?…full story below ⤵️⤵️⤵️
The alliance has crumbled, and the secrets are pouring out. Candace Owens chose Charlie Kirk’s birthday to unveil her most damaging evidence yet: a secret recording of his wife, Erika. The conversation is chilling, painting a portrait of a woman far different from the one her supporters know and admire. Listeners are questioning everything they thought they knew, as the call hints at a carefully constructed image designed to deceive. This leak goes beyond political rivalry; it strikes at the heart of their personal lives, leaving a trail of questions and shattered trust…⤵️⤵️
Candace Owens has just dropped what might be the most explosive revelation yet — a private phone call that allegedly exposes Erica Kirk’s hidden motives. According to Owens, what she heard during that conversation left her speechless. The details, if true, could completely change how people see Erica and her relationship with the late Charlie Kirk. Was it a misunderstanding, or was something far darker happening behind the scenes? This new twist has everyone talking, and the fallout could be massive.Full Story⤵️
