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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
“DO IT NOW, JOHNSON!” — Gavin Newsom DEMANDS Speaker Mike Johnson RELEASE the Epstein Files… and ISSUES A CHILLING WARNING: “If you bury this, I’ll expose everything you’re afraid of.” 😱 Gavin Newsom just detonated Washington with a blistering ultimatum after accusing Speaker Mike Johnson of stalling the long-promised vote to release the Epstein documents. Newsom says the delays are “no accident” — and he’s done being patient.“America deserves the truth. If Johnson keeps hiding it, I’ll make sure the cover-up becomes the bigger scandal,” Newsom warned, sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill.Insiders say Johnson is rattled because…Full breakdown…⤵️
Breaking News:Taylor Swift Files Formal Petition to the U.S. House of Representatives Demanding a Full Investigation and Impeachment Proceedings Against Donald Trump Over Alleged Abuse of Power, Violation of Public Trust and the Epstein emails. And also declaring to proceed with an undeniable evidence, just one sentence from him has everyone on shock…Full details ⤵️
“YOU DEFAMED ME ON LIVE TV — NOW PAY THE PRICE!” — Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid Drops $50 MILLION Legal Bomb on The View and Whoopi Goldberg After Explosive On-Air Ambush.This wasn’t a disagreement. This was war — broadcast live to millions. Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, has launched a $50 million lawsuit against The View and Whoopi Goldberg, accusing them of “vicious, calculated defamation” in what his lawyers are calling a character assassination disguised as daytime “commentary.”His legal team isn’t holding back: “THIS WASN’T COMMENTARY — IT WAS CHARACTER EXECUTION, BROADCAST TO MILLIONS!”Sources say McDavid is preparing to drag everyone into court — producers, executives, and every co-host who sat smirking while it happened.“They tried to humiliate me on live TV — now they’ll taste public humiliation in court,” his team stated.One insider put it bluntly:“They didn’t just cross a line — they bulldozed it. And Connor’s about to bulldoze back.”The case is already sending shockwaves through ABC — and insiders say this could be the lawsuit that rewrites the rules of live television forever…. watch video ⤵️
SPEAKER JOHNSON’S BLOOD-CHILLED CONFESSION JUST LEAKED: “If We Lose the House, They End Trump Forever” – GOP Panic Hits Fever Pitch as Democrats Sharpen Subpoenas for Jan 6 Pardons, Seized Epstein Files, and Every Mar-a-Lago Receipt!The mask slipped in a closed-door war room when Johnson stared down his terrified caucus and whispered the nightmare they’ve all felt coming: one flipped seat in 2026 and the gavel falls into Democrat hands, unleashing a subpoena tsunami that rips open Trump’s tax vaults, buries the pardons for January 6 bombers, and drags the Epstein client list into daylight. Whispers from the cloakroom turned to screams—Republicans now openly admit the thin red line shielding Trump is 218 seats, and every special election loss chips away at the fortress they built to bury the bodies.Raskin already has the witness lists ready, Jack Smith’s sealed boxes are loaded, and the moment that majority flips, the hearings start at 9 a.m. sharp—no mercy, no delays, just live television carnage for the empire that thought it would never fall. Johnson’s voice cracked when he said it: “They won’t just investigate—they’ll erase everything we fought for,” his eyes darting like a man who just saw the guillotine being wheeled in.The clock is bleeding—every poll showing GOP seats hemorrhaging is another nail in the coffin, and the party that swore eternal loyalty now races to jump ship before the subpoenas have names on them. This is the moment the dam breaks wide open, the secrets flood out, and Trump’s forever reign dies in committee room 2141—full details ⤵️
GAVIN NEWSOM JUST FIRED THE FIRST SHOT IN THE FINANCIAL W@R Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a bill that would classify George Soros’ protest-funding network as organized crime under the RIC0 Act — a move that could freeze hundreds of millions of dollars overnight. But this is far more than a political stunt. Newsom isn’t just challenging the narrative — he’s targeting the money itself. And if his bill passes, analysts warn it could shake the foundations of political power in America — exposing hidden networks, cutting off long-protected funding pipelines, and triggering a financial earthquake across Washington.Full breakdown inside…⤵️
Supreme Court CORNERED Trump — Jail Time No Longer Just a Threat, But a Countdown,Whispers in Washington have turned into a storm. The nation’s highest court has issued a direct order that could end Trump’s long dance with accountability — forcing him to testify under oath or face prison. Behind closed doors, panic spreads through his inner circle as legal walls close in and the illusion of untouchable power begins to crack. What was once dismissed as political theater is now a cold, judicial reality — and every hour of silence deepens the suspense. Sources close to the case describe “a moment of reckoning,” as if history itself is holding its breath. The question isn’t if this will change everything… but….See full details ⤵️
🔥 GAVIN NEWSOM JUST FIRED THE FIRST SHOT IN THE FINANCIAL W@R Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a bill that would classify George Soros’ protest-funding network as organized crime under the RIC0 Act — a move that could freeze hundreds of millions of dollars overnight. But this is far more than a political stunt. Newsom isn’t just challenging the narrative — he’s targeting the money itself. And if his bill passes, analysts warn it could shake the foundations of political power in America — exposing hidden networks, cutting off long-protected funding pipelines, and triggering a financial earthquake across Washington. 👇👇👇 Full breakdown inside.
BREAKING: D0nald T.r.u.m.p TRIES to HUMILIATE Gov. Gavin Newsom — But His SAVAGE Comeback STUNNED the Entire Audience ⚡ It was live TV fireworks when Don@ld T.r.u.m.p attempted to take a jab at Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) — but what happened next instantly went viral. With one flawless comeback, Newsom turned the tables and left Trump looking speechless and defeated. During a public event, Trump reportedly mocked Newsom’s calm speaking style, calling him “weak and fake.” But within hours, Newsom fired back — live on national television — with a comeback so sharp it had viewers cheering across the country. “If leadership means shouting louder, then I’ll stay calm,” Newsom said, to thunderous applause. He continued, “The difference between us is simple — I lead with results. He leads with chaos.” The studio erupted, and within minutes, clips of the exchange were dominating social media.According to sources close to Mar-a-Lago, T.r.u.m.p was livid after seeing the segment — pacing, shouting at aides, and calling Newsom “arrogant.” One insider described it as “a full meltdown — he couldn’t believe Gavin outsmarted him on live TV.”Fans are calling it “the most iconic political comeback of the year,” with millions praising Newsom for showing the kind of poise and power that Trump couldn’t handle.👉 The full viral clip is taking over the internet — watch Gavin Newsom’s stunning comeback that left Trump speechless before it’s pulled offline…⤵️⤵️
“Wake up, Jeff.” Gavin Newsom has just made a shocking announcement — he will terminate all sponsorships and business partnerships with Amazon, openly condemning Jeff Bezos’ alleged connection with T.r.u.m.p. The bold declaration quickly turned into an ultimatum that left both Bezos and the public stunned.“You support T.r.u.m.p, you support hate. I can’t stand with that,” Newsom declared powerfully on his official account.Bezos was reportedly caught off guard by the governor’s uncompromising stance.Hours later, T.r.u.m.p fired back on Truth Social, calling Newsom a “traitor to America.”But Gavin Newsom didn’t stay silent. Just hours later, he responded with eight short, cutting words — and those words silenced T.r.u.m.p completely, sending social media into an absolute frenzy…. full details ⤵️
**GOP SENATORS TURN ON TRUMP — The Party Fractures Just as the Storm Hits**In a stunning act of political rebellion, key Republican senators have broken ranks, voting with Democrats to dismantle Trump’s signature tariffs — a move that slices through the heart of his economic agenda. What began as routine Senate business erupted into open revolt, as once-loyal allies like McConnell and Collins sided against the former president. Within minutes, markets trembled, farmers celebrated, and Trump’s inner circle went silent. Behind closed doors, whispers of panic ripple through GOP corridors — the unthinkable has happened: the party is splintering in real time. As Washington reels, one truth cuts through the chaos…More details ⤵️
Supreme Court CORNERED Trump — Jail Time No Longer Just a Threat, But a Countdown,Whispers in Washington have turned into a storm. The nation’s highest court has issued a direct order that could end Trump’s long dance with accountability — forcing him to testify under oath or face prison. Behind closed doors, panic spreads through his inner circle as legal walls close in and the illusion of untouchable power begins to crack. What was once dismissed as political theater is now a cold, judicial reality — and every hour of silence deepens the suspense. Sources close to the case describe “a moment of reckoning,” as if history itself is holding its breath. The question isn’t if this will change everything… but…⤵️⤵️
