Current:Home > MarketsSimone Biles Is Making a Golden Return to Competitive Gymnastics 2 Years After Tokyo Olympics Run -Infinite Edge Learning
Simone Biles Is Making a Golden Return to Competitive Gymnastics 2 Years After Tokyo Olympics Run
Rekubit View
Date:2025-04-07 02:09:48
Simone Biles is ready to get back on the mat.
Two years after withdrawing from several events at the Tokyo Olympics, the four-time gold medalist is making the leap back into the competitive gymnastics world.
On June 28, it was announced that Simone—who recently tied the knot with Jonathan Owens—has registered for the 2023 U.S. Classic, which is set to take place at Chicago's NOW Arena in August.
E! News has reached out to Simone's rep for additional comment and has not heard back.
According to a press release for the competition, the 26-year-old will be joined by her friends and fellow Olympic athletes Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey at the U.S. Classic.
"It is exciting to think about the level of talent and historical legacy of the field that may compete at U.S. Classic," USA Gymnastics Chief Programs Officer Stefanie Korepin said in the release. "Every athlete is at a different place in their season and career, and we will support each of them, wherever they are in their journey."
This marks the first time gymnastics fans will see Simone compete on such a large scale since her run at the Tokyo Olympics, where she won a bronze medal for beam despite struggling with her mental health and "the twisties," which caused her to become disoriented in the air.
In October 2021, two months after Tokyo, Simone shared an update on her journey during an emotional conversation with Today's Hoda Kotb.
"To do something that I've done forever and just not be able to do it because of everything I've gone through is really crazy because I love this sport so much," she told Kotb at the time. "It's hard. I'm sorry. And I don't think people understand the magnitude of what I go through, but for so many years to go through everything that I've gone through having a front, I'm proud of myself."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (4759)
Related
- Trump suggestion that Egypt, Jordan absorb Palestinians from Gaza draws rejections, confusion
- Attorney for slain airman, sheriff dig in after release of shooting body-camera footage
- Cornell University president Martha Pollack resigns. She's the 3rd Ivy League college president to step down since December.
- Biden campaign ramps up outreach to Black voters in Wisconsin as some organizers worry about turnout
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- This week on Sunday Morning (May 12)
- Former Miss USA staffer says organization caused pageant winners' mental health to decline
- Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women’s water polo team in the Paris Olympics
- Current, future North Carolina governor’s challenge of power
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Roast Me (Freestyle)
Ranking
- Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
- State trooper who arrested LGBTQ+ leaders in Philadelphia no longer works for state police
- North Carolina Catholic school had right to fire gay teacher who announced wedding online, court rules
- Police disperse protesters at several campuses, use tear gas in Tucson
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- A cyberattack on a big US health system diverts ambulances and takes records offline
- Despite revenue downgrade, North Carolina anticipates nearly $1B more in cash
- Justin Bieber's Mom Pattie Mallette Shares Heartwarming Video Celebrating Hailey Bieber's Pregnancy
Recommendation
Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
Teen Mom’s Tyler Baltierra Reacts to “Disappointing” Decision From Carly's Adoptive Parents
What happened to Utah women's basketball team may not be a crime, but it was a disgrace
US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
Summer House: Martha's Vineyard: Nick, Noelle and Shanice Clash During Tense House Meeting
Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ son Shilo gets acting role playing his father on Starz show
Man Behind Viral Dress Debate Pleads Guilty to Attacking His Wife