I didn't really ever dream of going to the Olympics until after 2012.
From Simone Biles
As a kid growing up, I was never like, 'I want to go to the Olympics,' so having to pass on 2012 because I was too young didn't bother me at all.
I can only control what I do when I go compete.
If I disappoint someone, it's their loss for putting that expectation on me when they don't know me. I can't control what they want.
I feel like it's harder because everyone knows I'm the three-time world champion - it's almost like people are waiting for something bad to happen.
I don't really think about the degree of difficulty or the possibility of making a mistake. I just try to relax and let my preparation and training take over.
My mom, Nellie, got me a rosary at church. I don't use it to pray before a competition. I'll just pray normally to myself, but I have it there in case.
My first experience with gymnastics was when I was in daycare. We took a field trip to a gym, and I was hooked.
Gymnastics is just one part of my life, and I'm having as much fun with it as possible.
At some point, I'll have to go get a real job.
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