Simone Biles undecided on competing at LA Olympics, says 2028 ‘seems so far away'
The 28-year-old American will be in Los Angeles for the Games, but does not yet know in which capacity.
'Whether on the apparatus or in the stands, I still don't know that,' she told L'Equipe. 'But 2028 seems so far away, and my body is aging. I felt it in Paris.'
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The American gymnast won three gold medals and a silver at the Paris Olympics, taking her career tally to seven Olympic golds and 11 medals overall.
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But her body cracked from the strain.
'I went back to the village, I took the elevator and my body literally collapsed. I was sick for 10 days,' she said, before recounting another experience. 'The other day, we were sprinting in the garden with friends, I had aches and pains for three days. So, I honestly don't know. We'll see.'
She praised her rival, Rebeca Andrade of Brazil, for recovering from injury and for 'pushing me beyond my limits,' but also said gymnastics no longer needs both of them.
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'It only needs one of us, no? Especially since (Andrade) will not be alone,' Biles said. 'A young generation will knock at the door and everything will start again.'
The interview took place before Monday's Laureus Awards in Madrid, where she was named sportswoman of the year.
Whatever she decides regarding her career, Biles will continue to speak about mental health.
'I am very proud of the work accomplished to reach this point,' she said, 'and I will continue to be the voice of the voiceless.'
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