Gold medalist Simone Biles did more than hint that her time competing in the Olympics is over in a new interview and suggested she would not return for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The 27-year-old gymnast — who was recently named Sports Illustrated magazine’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year — told the outlet that she’s come to a point in her career where it would be greedy if she continued reaching for the gold in the 2028 games.
“Life and death issue,” Biles replied. “Because I’ve accomplished so much, there’s almost nothing left to do, rather than to just be snobby and to try again and for what? I’m at a point in my career where I’m humble enough to know when to be done.”
“If you go back, you’ll be greedy,” she added. “Those are the consequences. But that’s also your decision to decide. What sacrifices would be made if I go back now?”
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