Simone Biles Unsure About Competing in 2028 Olympics

Gymnastics legend Simone Biles says she’s still uncertain about competing in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, though she plans to be there — whether on the floor or in the stands.

In a candid interview with French sports newspaper L’Équipe, Biles spoke openly about her future in the sport, her health, and the growing need to prioritize personal joy over medals.

“Whether on the apparatus or in the stands, I still don’t know that,” Biles said. “2028 seems so far away, and my body is aging. I felt it in Paris.”

The 28-year-old made the remarks just months after dominating the 2024 Olympic Games, where she clinched three gold medals and one silver. Despite the victories, the physical and emotional toll was evident. Biles revealed she was sick for 10 days following the competition.

A Changing Outlook and Respect for Rising Talent

While Biles is proud of her record-setting career — which includes 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals, the most by any U.S. gymnast — her focus is beginning to shift.

She spoke about Brazilian rival Rebeca Andrade, calling her a motivating force but acknowledging that the sport doesn’t need them both competing at the same time.

“There is space for the next generation,” she implied, hinting at her openness to stepping aside.

Biles is also focused on her personal life. She’s expressed a desire to spend more time with her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, attend his games, and enjoy everyday life — things she missed out on during her years of rigorous training and competition.

Advocating for Mental Health

Since withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health, Biles has become a prominent voice in the conversation around athlete well-being. On the Call Her Daddy podcast, she described her experience with “the twisties” — a disorienting mental block that left her unable to perform safely.

“It wasn’t just a mental injury,” she said. “It’s like compressing all this sht for so many years. It just unfolded.”*

Biles has since continued to advocate for mental health awareness, using her platform to encourage other athletes to prioritize themselves beyond the pressures of competition.

While she hasn’t ruled out returning to the mat, Biles says it would take something “that genuinely excites” her to make a comeback. For now, she’s embracing a slower pace, watching the sport evolve, and supporting it in new ways.