Simone Biles went to therapy right before winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics
The IndependentSign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday after Team USA’s stunning performance, Biles detailed the positive impact that going to therapy right before the competition had on her gold medal-winning performance. And as soon as I landed vault, I was like: ‘Oh, yeah, I’m definitely, we’re gonna do this.’” Before she arrived in France for this year’s summer Olympics, Biles also spoke with Today co-anchor Hoda Kotb about the importance of incorporating therapy into her daily routine. Kotb then explained how many people tend to bury their feelings in order to “appear stronger,” which is ultimately “the worst idea.” Simone Biles becomes most decorated American gymnast after scoring gold during women’s all-around finals As she asked if Biles felt different now that she’s been open with her mental health journey, the Olympian replied: “I feel a lot more free, especially going to therapy and doing those sessions so that physically and mentally I feel better, and I know that’s an important part of my routine. And now it’s a daily part of my routine.” In 2021, Biles pulled out of the women’s all-around gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health, after suffering from a condition known as the “twisties”.