2024 Olympics: Why Simone Biles Is Wearing a Boot After Paris Run

As a former gymnast myself, I cannot help but be utterly captivated by the Team USA gymnasts’ performance at the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Team Final during the Olympics. Having spent countless hours practicing on uneven bars and balance beams, I can truly appreciate their grace, power, and determination.


Simone Biles is in recovery mode. 

Following her impressive haul of four medals at the 2024 Olympics as a gymnast, she discussed her post-competition body maintenance routine and the reason behind sporting a boot on her left foot.

“She informed NBC News on August 5, after a slight calf injury, that her calf was fine. It’s merely preventive, to ensure proper healing since there’s still a tour following this. She mentioned she had a bit of discomfort.”

At the initial stage of the competition, Simone’s coach, Cecile Landi, informed NBC that Simone was experiencing a minor calf discomfort. As a result, Simone participated in all her Olympic routines with her calf wrapped for support.

As a fervent admirer, I can’t help but marvel at the resilience of elite athletes. Watching them push through adversity, like I did with my injury while addressing NBC, it strikes me that we’re not just prepared for triumph or joy – we’re ready to face whatever comes our way, be it pain or pleasure.

Additionally, Simone pondered over her return to the Olympics following her withdrawal from the Tokyo 2020 Games to prioritize her mental well-being due to experiencing “twisties.”

She clarified, “I feel much more content, and I’ve decided on this path. Regardless of what transpires later, it will be as it should. Nevertheless, I’m at a positive place mentally and physically, something no one can deprive me of.”

In Paris, Simone assisted Team USA (consisting of Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Suni Lee, and Hezly Rivera) in securing a gold medal in the team all-around event. Additionally, she personally won three gold medals – one for the individual all-around and another for vault, and a silver for her individual floor exercise routine.

Furthermore, Simone expressed that she values her participation in the 2024 Olympic Games more profoundly compared to previous years, as well as anticipates bringing home medals for the U.S.

“This particular occasion was truly remarkable,” Simone enthusiastically expressed. “It’s all been worth it since, after all, we’re in Paris now, having won a couple of medals, which is incredibly exhilarating! All your life, you dream of representing your country on an Olympic stage, and that’s exactly what we accomplished this weekend. So, we are immensely proud.”

Keep reading to see how Team USA dominated at the gymnastics finals.

Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Simone Biles, Jade Carey and Suni Lee celebrated after winning gold.

After clinching victory in the Women’s Team Final of Artistic Gymnastics, the Team USA gymnasts enjoyed themselves by playfully posing with their medals on the podium.

Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles waved the national flag around the arena to celebrate their win.

The team was all smiles after hearing they had won the gold.

Biles looked confident as she performed her floor routine.

Lee shined during her uneven bars routine.

Biles reacts after finishing her routine on the uneven bars.

Chiles and Biles enjoyed a sweet moment together during the competition.

Biles soared during the vault competition.

Chiles had the best reaction after finishing her routine on the uneven bars.

Following a tumble during her floor exercise in the qualifying round, Carey came back to the venue for the team finals and took control of the vault event thereafter.

Lee delivered a jaw-dropping floor routine for Team USA.

It was another strong performance from Biles on the uneven bars.

After completing her incredible floor routine, Chiles broke down in tears.

Biles hit the balance beam in style.

Jordan Chiles fell while competing on the balance beam, but battled back to finish her routine.

The spouse of the Olympic athlete, Jonathan Owens, temporarily paused his NFL training camp to jet off to Paris, while Nellie Biles, her mother, enthusiastically supported her from the audience.

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2024-08-06 16:18