Her “Redemption Tour” is finally done! Fans are wondering if Simone Biles will be ready to close out at the 2024 Paris Closing Ceremony after making history at the Olympics once again.
The Unexpected Reason Simone Biles Has a Boot After Her Historic Olympic Run
Simone Biles became the second-most decorated female gymnast in Olympic history with 11 medals in total. She closed out her competitions by winning silver in Women’s Floor behind Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade. She won gold in the Women’s Artistic Individual All-Around, Women’s Artistic Team All-Around, and Women’s Vault competitions.
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With Simone Biles wearing a boot as a “precaution” after her events, it seems like the Olympic gymnasts already have plans after the events. “We’re resting up as much as possible,” Biles explained to Today . “We have tour in a couple weeks. So, I’m just going to rest and heal.” Her husband Jonathan Owens left before the Closing Ceremony for NFL Chicago Bears training.
Will Simone Biles be at the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony?
Historically, Simone Biles has appeared at the Closing Ceremony of the Olympics. She was Team USA’s flagbearer during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics Closing Ceremony and she’ll likely appear at the 2024 Paris Closing Ceremony. She didn’t appear during the Paris Opening Ceremony because she was resting for her first competition on the Sunday after.
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After she won silver during the Women’s Floor Finals, which was her last competition at the 2024 Olympics, she said, “I’m not very upset or anything about my performance at the Olympics. I’m happy, proud, and even more excited that it’s over.”
She posted all her accomplishments on social media and brought her fans with her to the Olympic Village with several Get Ready With Me videos. However, she also posted on X , “you guys really gotta stop asking athletes what’s next after they win a medal at the Olympics” She continued in the thread, “let us soak up the moment we’ve worked our whole lives for.”
As to whether or not she’ll be competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, she told NBC’s Mike Tirico , “I’m a lot happier and I chose to do this. So at the end of the day, whatever happens, happens. But I’m in a good spot mentally and physically, so you can’t take that away from me. So whenever I’m out there, it’s just pure joy. Can’t believe I’m out there again, competing, representing my country, just having fun doing what I love.”
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