Simone Biles: What Really Happened at the Tokyo Olympics

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Ай бұрын

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Join Alex in Houston for an exclusive interview with gold medalist Simone Biles. Simone is here to share her side of the story and what really happened at the infamous Tokyo Olympics when she withdrew from the team competition and shocked the world. She opens up about the trauma that led to that decision, what nobody knew was happening behind the scenes, and how she thought her gymnastics career was over. Simone gets real about how the nation’s backlash affected her mentally and what it’s taken to get back into the gym. She also discusses her decision to come forward about the abuse she endured under the former USA Gymnastics physician and how she’s working to heal. Simone talks about her early years in foster care and how being adopted completely changed the trajectory of her life. Then, Alex asks the question we’re all dying to know… Is Simone going to Paris? Finally, Simone gushes about her marriage, responds to Jonathan Owens’ controversial viral interview, and talks about how she’s leaning into WAG life. Get ready to know Simone Biles like never before. Enjoy!
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@gc5808 11 күн бұрын

“Everyone on their couch eating their little chips..” took me out cause I always say that to bums talking about athletes, especially Olympic athletes😂😭

@musicsweet2833 4 күн бұрын

Lmao

@emmajars58 Ай бұрын

Her stepping out for her own mental and physical health made me love her even more.

@3GensOfVictory 10 күн бұрын

Me too. She has become the voice & face for mental health. What happened at the Olympics gave us all a respectable voice on this issue. Thanks Simone..

@corywernke-gr9ej 9 күн бұрын

@@3GensOfVictory…y’all don’t even know her!! 😂 Only weak people believe EVERYTHING they hear!!!

@sandranorman5469 Ай бұрын

Dear Simone-having had the “Twisties”, thank you for being so brave. Had them more than 65 years ago-couldn’t even do a simple walkover. But my teacher was an old Vaudeville performer who was knowledgeable in this area. AMERICA WILL NEVER HATE YOU-YOU ARE OUR NATIONAL TREASURE.

@trinibwoy27 Ай бұрын

It breaks my heart that Simone thought that America hated her because she couldn't go 😭😭😭😭 We Love You Simone ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@kirstieb8025 2 күн бұрын

because so much of her identity has been approval from others. we slowly learned that it doesn’t matter only those who love us and know us.

@marcusarilus Ай бұрын

Simone had the courage to tell her team her head was not in the game. that takes tremendous guts . and to stay and cheer them on speaks to character❣❣ well done

@ohheydarciemae1121 26 күн бұрын

Compare Simone walking off the floor to Kerri Strug being forced to vault on a broken ankle makes me so proud of these women finding their voice

@user-vd4mn3lu9e 11 күн бұрын

She did not have a broken ankle. Kerri was also from a different time when people knew the stakes they were at and winning gold was everything. The US team at that games had a myriad of issues as several teammates fell or had issues of their own. Kerri KNEW she was the only hope to secure the win. SHE DID WHAT SHE WANTED TO DO IN THE END AND HAS ZERO REGRETS IN DOING SO.

@MostHated33 10 күн бұрын

Word, that effectively ended her career. Kerri even offered Simone support bc she knew herself she shouldn’t have vaulted.

@peggysue4521 9 күн бұрын

Those who are saying Kerri Strug wasn't forced... yes she was. She was 16 years old under the supervision of an abusive coach. She was a child on a world stage and not one single adult thought of her well-being after she became injured. She was a CHILD. When a CHILD has all the adults around her telling her that she must perform, a CHILD will do what she's told.

@MostHated33 9 күн бұрын

@@corywernke-gr9ej She was 18 yo at the time. The injury she sustained ended her career..

@MostHated33 9 күн бұрын

@@corywernke-gr9ej That injury pretty much did her in. She even spoke on it wtf are you talking about lol.

@uncchristine99 12 күн бұрын

that vault was sooo scary!! in the last few seconds, you see her body just go limp in the air. I gasped out loud watching it live. She was right to pause it. She does the hardest skills on the planet and she could have really hurt herself going out on the rest of the events.

@J-cy8hq 4 күн бұрын

Right! I knew it immediately!!!

@caramelhoney29 24 күн бұрын

I’ll never hate you Simone. I love you and thank you for setting an example for other people to take care of themselves first.

@silviosorbera4385 12 күн бұрын

Simone, the lesson you gave the world is worth much more than a gold model. You proved to the world that mental health is priority, not others' expectations

@wontonamobae Ай бұрын

as a gymnast the TWISTIES ARE REAL!! VERY SCARY

@gabrielledurham2052 Ай бұрын

Yup. I remember watching her and I got immediate chills. It’s the scariest thing to experience. Especially something you’ve done for so many years

@lockheart619 10 күн бұрын

I wish gymnastics was taken seriously just as much as other sports are. The twisities can last for days or even years. Mental blocks can lead to permanent injury and should be regarded in the same sense as any physical injury.

@halfbro 3 күн бұрын

So interesting hearing about that experience straight from her. Simone, girl, you explained that so well, and it makes total sense. You did everything you could and then some.

@yvonnejackson9708 9 күн бұрын

I appreciate you taking care of you! ♥️🙏🏾♥️

@traceefoster5802 12 күн бұрын

This is one of the best interviews, she is so awesome, I love her being candid. Goodness she is absolutely an awesome gymnast, but she is the sweetest human being! My daughter met her and was just like mommy she is SO NICE. Love her more and more as she grows… thank you Simone for being you and this awesome interview with you just putting it all out there ❤

@deborahbarnes8377 Ай бұрын

Dont worry Simone. Youve nothing to prove.

@McKelT Ай бұрын

This is the interview we’ve been waiting for 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@80islandia 10 күн бұрын

Massive respect for Simone. ⭐️💪🏼

@Chloeyboey217 10 күн бұрын

I remember the comments on youtube videos literally the people on the couch eating their chips complaining and as a retired gymnast I was so mad that people were even saying those things without understanding what was going on

@MysticBluPanda 4 күн бұрын

It was a shame how people was being. I'm glad she got the help she needed and now she's back and stronger than ever

@Methequeen Күн бұрын

They still blame her and it’s disgusting

@MysticBluPanda Күн бұрын

@@Methequeen it is distguisting she's very brave for talking about her mental health and stepping back from the sport to get the help she needs. People don't realize how serious mental health is

@shashavengesayi6055 Ай бұрын

It sounds like she's speaking another language. She definitely knows her stuff and is gifted.

@Sineadhawk 29 күн бұрын

What ? It’s her professional job .. of course she knows how to talk about it , it’s not the most articulate

@user-fb4sb1zi8g Ай бұрын

She’s so mentally strong to have been able to pull off what she did considering how she explained the twistes and what she was going through. Wow!

@chaiboix 11 күн бұрын

I defended Simone so much in 2021, I remember the disgusting hate that she got, especially as an ex-gymnast I totally get her.

@kaydee5732 Ай бұрын

Great interview. It’s mind blowing 🤯 to think she was thinking of twitter when us actual gymnastics fans were thinking of former gymnasts like Sang Lan or Elena Mukhina. She could’ve been seriously hurt. I’m glad she’s in a better mental space now. Wishing her the best. She’ll always be a favorite of mine. Can’t wait to see her live at the Olympic trials!

@silverpurkat 10 күн бұрын

Everyone needs to understand that we are all human and she was having a “human” moment. If she tried to fight through it. She could have had a number of falls and the US would have not even made the podium. It’s a damn if you do, damn if you don’t situation.

@DSmith233 Ай бұрын

Really good interview imo. Simone is so well spoken and with a vibrant personality. Best of luck to her at Paris.

@blakenewman3024 Ай бұрын

😊😊w

@GlamTravelLife Ай бұрын

Simone I’m happy you chose listening to your body and intuition over society. You owe us nothing.

@dontdoda1thang564 9 күн бұрын

Say what y'all want but if Simone had continued on at that time I don't believe she would be present & healthy today. She did what was necessary that day to ensure a healthy tomorrow. And she is ready ready!!!! 💪🏿🤸🏿‍♀️

@shakethatnose Ай бұрын

I love how she explained it. Literally other gymnasts were trying to not watch her because it would get in there head and they would get twistes 😭😭😭

@Tigerheiress Күн бұрын

This happens in dance too w turns if you spot incorrectly

@joyfuljaj Ай бұрын

The people who knew anything about gymnastics knew what had happened. It's interesting to learn what the lead up had been during warm-ups but that makes sense. I just wish the twisties would have been explained at the time. And now she just explained that it had to be categorized as an injury of some sort so that the lineup could be changed. Some people fortunately understood after the twisties were explained to them but I still know people who refuse to understand the reality of what was going on. Of course the discussion has come up again since the Olympics are coming around again.

@user-fb4sb1zi8g Ай бұрын

This interviewer always ask the questions we really wanna know.

@ellieconley1973 Ай бұрын

I get it. I was a catcher all my life, one day I woke up, went to the game, and could not FOR THE LIFE OF ME throw the ball back to the pitcher. I got so in my head. My arm was like jello, I could not make it work. Horrible!!

@fll7181 Ай бұрын

Simone made the best decision at the time to keep herself safe. As for nationalism for the team she was competing for, no duh! Despite the fact she made the best decision for her safety, the media exploited Simone's market for drama. I remember outlets questioning her prowess to compete for "USA." Meanwhile, their channels NEEDED her, a black woman breaking records, to help their channels get viewers. Point blank, Simone is an industry who created a market for those complaining about herself. Give her all the time and space.

@Jess_cool25 Ай бұрын

Girl nooooo let go of everything and what people say. This has gotten to your head and is definitely affecting you.

@trenaeforman1068 4 күн бұрын

Watched the full episode on Spotify. This was such a good interview. I feel like I have watched Simone grow up and it is great to see! My prayer for her is that she does continue to find the fun. ❤❤❤

@J-cy8hq 4 күн бұрын

Anyone who knows anything about gymnastics will know that this was NOT your fault and you did the right thing for yourself. You did not let anyone down. ❤️❤️❤️

@MostHated33 Ай бұрын

Love Simone❤ Hope she can enjoy her journey to Paris this summer happily and healthy.

@shanahiggins4413 3 күн бұрын

Your wellbeing is worth so much more than anything else. You not only did the right thing but you did it with grace.

@misscocotl1069 7 күн бұрын

Biles ❣❣❣💛

@Wvu4776 Ай бұрын

Superb interview! As real as it gets! I remember thinking something isn't right when I was watching the floor routine as it was aired. After watching this interview I went back and watched it again in .5 speed, it looks like she was pushed off her axis. Imagine cameras televising your work to the world everyday, damn that'd make it hard to focus without feeling like you are constantly being critiqued! Talent, talent, talent:)

@hermionepink96 29 күн бұрын

She is so much more outgoing than before ❤

@richardolague4502 Ай бұрын

The things we did to Michelle Kwan at the 2002 Olympics in the USA. The pressure we put on these amazing phenomenal athletes is unfair.

@HB-ey2dk 15 күн бұрын

Absolutely! And I've noticed some sports news channels are already doing it again. I saw NBC post saying how "Simone will surpass this gymnast in Paris when she gets ____ gold metals." I'm like this is exactly the pressure that hurt Simone in Tokyo! It's so frustrating

@armanaryan4663 Күн бұрын

omg the twisties are ACTUALLY so terrifying... i never actually got over them and to this day i'm terrified of doing a back full lol

@karrskarr Күн бұрын

Simone is a fabulous inspirational Olympian! I'll be rooting for her future success! Respect!

@marymohagheghi4875 25 күн бұрын

Simone you are golden no matter what❤❤❤❤

@rachrich423 Ай бұрын

her makeup is absolutely gorgeous!

@autumnleaves5973 Күн бұрын

I did cheer growing up and had a mental block on a simple roundoff back handspring once. It was so frustrating. Nothing helped but time and patient drills. It must have been hell for an Olympic athlete like Simone.

@yagerr4279 15 күн бұрын

She really deserves a man that sees and feels honored to be near a queen w so much tenacity and depth

@plp666 Ай бұрын

Sending so much support for Simone! It was such a tough choice to withdraw but it was obvs the only choice, she could have really injured herself. The absolute GOAT of gymnastics, hope she has a much more enjoyable experience in Paris and is able to perform at her best 🙌

@madelineclark Ай бұрын

This is the guest we want

@TSpeaks 2 күн бұрын

People don’t understand how lucky Simone was to land that vault while having the twisties. Because of her immense training and talent she was able to do it, but any other gymnastics would have ate the mat or worse

@mariannetfinches Ай бұрын

Oh, like the yips, this explanation makes so much sense! The equivalent in veterinary is a bad vein day, where for some reason your hands just aren't getting those venipunctures. If i miss 2 in a day i defer to colleagues for a few days because there's no point trying to retrieve it. Body says no. Wish commentary teams had explained it better at the time

@DorkInProgress84 14 күн бұрын

Same for me as a nurse. I’m usually good at venipunctures, but I’ve learned to feel when it’s not gonna happen. At this point I can tell while I’m setting up and bow out before the stick. I just do enough favors on the good days to call one in when I need it.

@weshouldtlk Ай бұрын

SIMONE BILLLLLESSSSSS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@user-un8jx8yo7z Күн бұрын

People standing up for themselves is a great thing. We arent machines to be used. It's her job but I think anyone should have the right to prioritize their health over their work and employers should support their employees in trying to become healthy again.

@TaylorJohnson1 Ай бұрын

...and how in the FUCK is her husband the prize?!

@aimeewilliams4341 Ай бұрын

That part.

@mikegarcia597 Ай бұрын

She’s americas princess, of course she needs to go through a horrible public divorce with a bad boy, at some point. It’s a tale as old as time.

@talkingtochapri 28 күн бұрын

@@mikegarcia597it's sad how most women never learn 🤦🏻‍♀️ he is close to getting retire, so he married her for 🤑

@AM-qt1mq 17 күн бұрын

He’s an NFL player, that’s how…

@MostHated33 17 күн бұрын

@@AM-qt1mqHe’s a benchwarmer. She is the most decorated athlete in her field and considered to be one of the greatest of all time in general. It’s levels to this..

@ashleyelliott6875 Күн бұрын

I enjoyed this candid interview with Simone, especially because it’s hard to see the personality behind the routines sometimes. I would have loved to see a short clip of her vault during this video to really understand what they were talking about. But it was still very insightful!

@Nikkiya12 2 күн бұрын

This was a beautiful interview! 10/10❤

@swagster6974 Ай бұрын

Two QUEENS ! Amazing interview ❤

@katiellis1830 13 күн бұрын

It made me sad that Simone said that she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself. You are the best Simone!!

@stacym735 8 күн бұрын

With all the pressure Simone was under, and everything she was carrying, it's a miracle she didn't break her neck! And I believe wholeheartedly that if she hadn't pulled out when she did, she would have.

@anjevity4 Күн бұрын

You are amazing, America supports you.

@venturesr0963 10 күн бұрын

The world is blessed to have her in it. To be told that you cannot have less than gold is insanity to me.

@cindybourdelais901 13 күн бұрын

Very well spoken she is,I think she'll be ok this time .shell do fine..

@thekayway9276 Ай бұрын

She’s sooooo beautiful 😍

@weshouldtlk Ай бұрын

Where is the whole video? This is only 9 minutes 😢

@julieanne22 Ай бұрын

LEGEND SIMONE

@christiestewart5321 2 күн бұрын

I’m so sorry you felt that way! So proud of you.

@user-oj1pq2lt5y Ай бұрын

Legend 🙌🏼

@NewCreationInChrist896 Ай бұрын

Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

@princesszara111 Ай бұрын

Needed this💕 keep up Gods work

@riabright2815 11 күн бұрын

SIMON Biles knows NOTHING of GOD I assure you. He hangs out with "Biden"....& was inverted as a child

@FishareFriendsNotFood972 Ай бұрын

Simone is a QUEEN

@Kubush1 Ай бұрын

Far from it.. she continues to embarrass herself.

@weluvraphi2148 Ай бұрын

@@Kubush1you actually are.

@Kubush1 Ай бұрын

@@weluvraphi2148 Stop embarrassing yourself

@MostHated33 Ай бұрын

@@Kubush1Cope and seethe, she’s one of the greatest athletes ever and the GOAT in her respective field.

@Kubush1 Ай бұрын

@@MostHated33 Not even close.. remembered for choking

@MadamJubilee-up2gh Ай бұрын

Honestly you can see it in her eyes. The right one. I can see her pain

@lexr7761 Күн бұрын

I have had something very similar to this when I was in college playing softball!

@dkasper3267 Ай бұрын

This sport is so mental. I understand what happened. It's not like she hung on for another olympics and meant for that to happen. These skills are complicated.

@Diamondsworld125 Ай бұрын

Where’s the full interview?

@marrisacasados5739 Ай бұрын

spotify

@davendavies9871 15 күн бұрын

The finest athlete in history! Anyone that puts their mental health first is their own hero and to save your mental health you have to be :)

@trinigrl09 13 күн бұрын

Can I just say....she won an individual bronze medal on beam in Tokyo 2020 Olympics...... Even when she did not perform to her high standard and everyone's expectations she came home an Olympic medalist which is no small feat......She also won bronze on beam in 2016 at the Rio Olympics so she didn't do.worse on beam in 2020......

@RosefrmVenus Ай бұрын

Where is the full interview?

@ngweso 13 күн бұрын

Spotify

@EniasSmith23 Ай бұрын

The 🐐

@JohnnyR-kt4oo 4 күн бұрын

@LyneeMonae Legend and I like her stance on mental health awareness journey etc.

@emilerose1424 Күн бұрын

If you had competed, fallen and gotten injured, people would have said, "Oh. Too bad," and would have moved on with their lives, leaving you flat on your back--possibly permanently. A few other people may know gymnastics, but you know gymnastics AND you know you. Trust your intuition. That's what its for. Besides, since when is having a Twitter account related to being intelligent? Remember that next time you worry about tweeters.

@lionesss8 Ай бұрын

Does anyone know the brand name of the sneakers Simone is wearing???

@evalynn1863 Ай бұрын

I know it's not the same but I had vertigo for the first time a couple months ago and just the sheer amount of anxiety that came with my body and brain not being able to regulate and work properly was unbearable. I could barely walk at some points and its like, come on brain, it's not that hard, just walk, but nothing was working the way it was supposed to. I can't even imagine doing something as difficult and dangerous as Simone does while feeling like I can't figure out where I am in space.

@Ndrangheta-uw8hm 3 күн бұрын

My Queen 👑💜🦄

@Alison-og4xz Ай бұрын

What is even being said

@rio-mh6eo 11 күн бұрын

When I opened the link to watch all the interview I couldn’t find her interview. Please , can someone helps me ?

@MostHated33 10 күн бұрын

Spotify

@julieb7229 6 сағат бұрын

She said she won't forgive herself for letting down her team?! 💔 Simone should not hold herself responsible for a situation beyond her control. Her team was rightly proud and supportive of her just like she was of them.

@kaykovo1 13 сағат бұрын

I did this once @ a cheer competition. I did individual's and no matter what I did just failed. Didn't work. My tumbling passes weren't good. I fell in every one. Didn't throw what I was supposed to 😂 it was a whole ass train wreck lol

@mcbellion Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@cesarmoralesdegante8643 Ай бұрын

legend

@mercuryfever392 Ай бұрын

She shouldn't regret anything. She knew something was wrong, She used her voice and said I can't do this anymore and this is what's happening. For the first time she was able to use her voice and advocate for herself and say "I am not on my game, I'm not mentally where I need to be." Then she still showed up for her teammates but in a different way. She was the biggest cheerleader. She was there supporting them. She has nothing to feel guilty about. When that happened I felt it was a testament to her physical conditioning that she was able to land on her feet. I felt so happy that she was able to have the freedom to say, I need to stop. I guarantee you that prior to that, she wouldn't have had that freedom. People did the same thing to Mikeala Shiffrin when she kept skiing out of her races in Beijing. They blamed her for the camera being on her acting like she wanted all that attention on her when she was sitting on the side of the course. These athletes might do things that are out of this world but they are human.

@rachelguyah1511 17 күн бұрын

I was a gymnast for 12 years and this is NOT a sport you should "push through" if your brain and body are not communicating together. That is how you end up paralyzed. I would say snowboarding and skateboarding may be comparable in terms of the detriments of pushing through.

@andreaj1417 8 күн бұрын

I rooted for her decision no matter what, but it's giving "hero" now that I know it would've been 2-up 2-count 😮

@Zach-ed4nx Ай бұрын

Call her

@2cheekychaps Ай бұрын

its ok im dyslexic too

@michelleficinski9813 Ай бұрын

I saw she was off during trials.

@patrickm8894 6 күн бұрын

Listening to younger people is exhausting

@shamikegordon993 Ай бұрын

This is the entire interview?

@EugeneLatterman 26 күн бұрын

Crazy how simone is barely five foot tall

@nicolewolfeceo8 8 күн бұрын

Want too collab/partner 🆒😎💯

@denzeltownsel5410 Ай бұрын

#AngryMan brought Me here. The title of this channel is like a double entendre, only because of the lgbx movement. But, I hope it means call the Girl/Woman Dad.😂