Simone Biles uncertain about 2028 Olympics
Simone Biles says she hasn't made a decision yet about whether she'll compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
In a recent interview with French outlet L'Équipe, the Olympic gold medalist opened up about her evolving relationship with gymnastics and the possibility of competing at the Los Angeles Games.
The interview was published just ahead of the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, where Biles was honored as Sportswoman of the Year.
For now, Biles told L'Équipe she is focusing on life outside of competition, supporting her husband -- NFL player Jonathan Owens -- and prioritizing her physical and emotional well-being.
"I'm trying to enjoy life, travel, spend time with my husband, and really live as a woman," Biles said. "To return, it would have to be something that genuinely excites me."
While she plans to attend the 2028 Olympics in some capacity, Biles said it's too soon to say whether she'll be on the mat or cheering from the sidelines. "The Games are still so far away," she noted. "My body is changing, and I felt it in Paris."
At the Paris Olympics, Biles once again proved her dominance in the sport, earning three gold medals and a silver and bringing her total record-breaking haul of Olympic medals to 11. But she also acknowledged the toll the sport takes on her body, recalling moments of fatigue and aches that lingered long after competition.
"After Paris, I returned to the Olympic Village and literally collapsed," she said. "I was sick for days. Even after sprinting in the backyard with friends, I was sore for three days."
Biles, who has long used her platform to advocate for mental health, said she remains proud of the conversations she's helped start, and plans to keep using her voice, no matter what the future holds.
She also gave credit to Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade, who she said helped push her to new heights. Still, Biles said that the sport doesn't need both of them to thrive.
"A new generation is already on the rise," she said.
