Current:Home > FinanceSimone Biles Is Making a Golden Return to Competitive Gymnastics 2 Years After Tokyo Olympics Run -ProfitLogic
Simone Biles Is Making a Golden Return to Competitive Gymnastics 2 Years After Tokyo Olympics Run
View
Date:2025-04-16 19:51:43
Simone Biles is ready to get back on the mat.
Two years after withdrawing from several events at the Tokyo Olympics, the four-time gold medalist is making the leap back into the competitive gymnastics world.
On June 28, it was announced that Simone—who recently tied the knot with Jonathan Owens—has registered for the 2023 U.S. Classic, which is set to take place at Chicago's NOW Arena in August.
E! News has reached out to Simone's rep for additional comment and has not heard back.
According to a press release for the competition, the 26-year-old will be joined by her friends and fellow Olympic athletes Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey at the U.S. Classic.
"It is exciting to think about the level of talent and historical legacy of the field that may compete at U.S. Classic," USA Gymnastics Chief Programs Officer Stefanie Korepin said in the release. "Every athlete is at a different place in their season and career, and we will support each of them, wherever they are in their journey."
This marks the first time gymnastics fans will see Simone compete on such a large scale since her run at the Tokyo Olympics, where she won a bronze medal for beam despite struggling with her mental health and "the twisties," which caused her to become disoriented in the air.
In October 2021, two months after Tokyo, Simone shared an update on her journey during an emotional conversation with Today's Hoda Kotb.
"To do something that I've done forever and just not be able to do it because of everything I've gone through is really crazy because I love this sport so much," she told Kotb at the time. "It's hard. I'm sorry. And I don't think people understand the magnitude of what I go through, but for so many years to go through everything that I've gone through having a front, I'm proud of myself."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (8)
Related
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- Former CNBC analyst-turned-fugitive arrested by FBI after nearly 3 years on the run
- As Philippines sailor hurt in South China Sea incident, U.S. cites risk of much more violent confrontation
- Block of ice thought to come from plane slams into New Jersey family home
- Sonya Massey's father decries possible release of former deputy charged with her death
- Immigrant families rejoice over Biden’s expansive move toward citizenship, while some are left out
- Report: Jeff Van Gundy returning to coaching as LA Clippers assistant
- Firewall to deter cyberattacks is blamed for Massachusetts 911 outage
- Trump suggestion that Egypt, Jordan absorb Palestinians from Gaza draws rejections, confusion
- The greatest players to play at Rickwood Field included the Say Hey Kid, Hammer, Mr. Cub
Ranking
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Billy Ray Cyrus’ Estranged Wife Firerose Accuses Him of Domestic Abuse
- Vermont state rep admits secretly pouring water in colleague's bag for months
- Colombian family’s genes offer new clue to delaying onset of Alzheimer’s
- North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
- Immigrant families rejoice over Biden’s expansive move toward citizenship, while some are left out
- 'General Hospital' says 'racism has no place' after Tabyana Ali speaks out on online harassment
- North Carolina revives the possibility of legalizing medical marijuana
Recommendation
Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
Juneteenth also serves as a warning. Millions of Americans want to go backwards.
Mets point to Grimace appearance as starting point for hot streak
Ángela Aguilar addresses scrutiny of Christian Nodal romance: 'Let people talk'
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
Stackable Rings Are the Latest Jewelry Trend – Here’s How To Build a Show-Stopping Stack
'General Hospital' says 'racism has no place' after Tabyana Ali speaks out on online harassment
As Putin heads for North Korea, South fires warning shots at North Korean soldiers who temporarily crossed border