Simone Biles is not ruling out a return to the mat.
Biles, who many consider to be the greatest gymnast of all time, says she faced pressure throughout her career to perform at the top of her game without always stopping to consider her own needs.
In withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics, she set an inspiring example for many, sending the message that strength sometimes means stepping back and taking care of yourself. “So it’s OK sometimes to even sit out the big competitions to focus on yourself, because it shows how strong of a competitor that you really are, rather than just battle through it,” she told NBC's "TODAY" show in July.She said she has been blown away by the support she has received following her withdrawal.
“Honestly, last year was a crazy year,” she said in the USA Today interview. “But I think pushing mental health to the forefront was a huge thing. I honestly didn’t realize in that moment the impact that it would have. … It still blows my mind to know that it wasn’t spoken about before as much as it is now, and we’re not open about it and people don’t perceive it the same way as an injury. So I’m happy that we had that conversation and we can now talk about it.
Over the past year, it seems like Biles has had some time to reflect and find balance between her career and other aspects of her life.
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