“I didn't want to risk the team a medal for my screws”


Simone Biles once opened about his approach to retiring of the 2021 Tokyo Games. He competed in his second Olympics at the Tokyo Olympics after his victory in Rio, where he collected three gold and bronze medals. Four years later, it became a house name, gaining great victories in Tokyo.

However, the legendary gymnast began to feel the pressure of mass expectations on his shoulders. He caused him to lose confidence in his skills and could not enjoy the sport. He decided to leave the matches even after classifying the final rounds in various events.

In an interview to Olympics.com in February 2022Bilas said he stopped competing because he trusted his teammates for a good job and did not want to risk his chances of winning due to his mistake.

“I just felt it would be a bit better to take a seat to work on my conscience and I knew girls would do an absolutely fantastic job,” said Simone Biles. “I didn't want to risk a medal for my screws because they worked too much for it. So I only decided that these girls have to enter and do the rest of the competition.”

Before removing -Olympic Games, Simone Bilales He won a silver and bronze medal at team events and the bundle balance, respectively.

Simone Biles teammate once opened to the gymnast's retirement at the Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles of the United States during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. (Photo using getty pictures)Simone Biles of the United States during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. (Photo using getty pictures)
Simone Biles of the United States during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. (Photo using getty pictures)

His teammate of Simone Biles Suni Lee Once the time came out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, they were held in 2021. Before retiring, it was supposed to have a difficult routine with an exit to the table at the table, followed by 2 half towers. Instead, he ended up executing only 1 half a turn with a big leap forward before we landed badly.

In an interview with Espn that yearLee reflected on the moment Billes retired and expressed his concern for his teammate.

“Seeing that his kind of going like this is very sad because these Olympic Games, I feel he is a kind of his,” said Suni Lee.

By 2020 Olympic GamesLee obtained the title of the total event after surpassing Rebeca Andrade and Angelina Melnikova.