Simone Biles gives cryptic three-word response when asked about LA 2028 participation

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, has hinted that she could return at the 2028 Olympic Games after initially casting doubt over her future.

Biles, 28, made a stunning comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympics and won three gold medals for Team USA after withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues. Her performance in Paris led to her being named one of just five athletes in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

In April, Biles said that she was prioritizing her personal life and spending quality time with her husband, Jonathan Owens, an NFL player for the Chicago Bears. Biles said she would only return if the opportunity excited her, but she has now failed to rule out competing in Los Angeles.

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Speaking at the Ready25 conference in Australia, Biles was asked if she’d consider competing in the 2028 Olympics, which will be held on U.S. soil. Biles replied: “Never say never.”

Biles has dominated gymnastics since winning her first gold at the 2013 World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. Biles has 23 World Championship gold medals over a 10-year span.

Her performance in Paris stood out. She won gold in the team, all-around, and vault competitions, demonstrating her longevity in gymnastics.

Biles rose to fame in 2016 when she won four gold medals in Rio de Janeiro, but fans were concerned for her well-being in Tokyo. Biles experienced the twisties during practice and claimed that she felt the weight of the world on her shoulders.

After being open about her struggles, Biles’ dominant return in Paris was even more impressive. Naturally, Biles has faced constant questioning about her future in gymnastics due to her overwhelming popularity.

In April, Biles admitted that her priorities were elsewhere. “I’m really trying to enjoy life, to spend time with my husband, go support him at his games, live my life as a woman,” she said in an interview with L’Equipe.

“I’ve accomplished so much in my sport. For me to come back, it would really have to excite me.”

Biles confirmed that she would be in Los Angeles for the Olympics but hadn’t decided what role she would play. “Whether on the apparatus or in the stands, I still don’t know that,” she added.

“But 2028 seems so far away, and my body is aging. I felt it in Paris.” Biles admitted that she collapsed in the Olympic Village after winning in Paris, and her body took a long time to recover fully.

“I went back to the village, I took the elevator and my body literally collapsed. I was sick for 10 days,” she said. “The other day, we were sprinting in the garden with friends, I had aches and pains for three days. So, I honestly don’t know. We’ll see.”