Mentally, I have to get my body and mind in the right place before I start the routine, but once into the zone, it's like I turn on a switch. I envision myself doing the same thing for the Olympic Games.
From Simone Biles
I am like any typical teenager.
I never thought about competing in the Olympic Games when I was growing up.
The reaction of the public plays a very important role. It gives us an adrenaline boost, especially when people start to shout and clap their hands in time with the music. That really helps us to go on.
Before a big event, I usually go to church and light a candle for St. Sebastian, who is the patron saint of athletes.
I was missing out on public school and going to the football games, prom or homecomings. But I've been to three World Championships... so I think it's like a win-win.
Sometimes I hear the crowd cheering, and most of the time your body's on auto pilot, so sometimes even after I do a floor routine, I'm like, 'Did I really just do that?'
Most people would focus on concentrating more, and I can't do that. It almost makes me overthink a lot of my things. I have to focus on not thinking.
I think for me, the most fun competition that I've had was my first Worlds.
People comment on my pictures, 'Stay healthy.'
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