Simone Biles tells TODAYShow that she is open to returning to the Olympics in 2024.
, the vault, floor exercise and uneven bar events after getting"lost in the air" during her vault in the team all-around competition last week. The gymnast said that she was"petrified" and uncertain where she would land, which led to her decision to withdraw. She also feared that her difficulty would lose the team's chance at earning a medal.
"If you would have asked me a couple years ago, I would have kept pushing through but I'm at the age now where I kind of control my own mental well-being and I knew that it was the best decision for the team and myself," Biles said."I wasn't stubborn, so I'm proud of myself for the growth." Biles also shared a post to her Instagram reflecting on her time at the games as she prepared to leave Tokyo."Not at all how I imagined or dreamed my second olympics would go but blessed to represent the usa," she wrote."I’ll forever cherish this unique olympic experience. thanks everyone for the endless love and support. I’m truly grateful."
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