Simone Biles took the world by storm in 2016 when she made her Olympic debut, quickly establishing herself as a dominant force. Five years later, Biles shocked the world again in her second Olympic Games by taking herself out of the competition.
While on vault, Biles was suffering from the “twisties,” a mental block that causes gymnasts to lose their spatial awareness while flipping and twisting in the air. Biles’ decision to withdraw resulted in intense scrutiny and backlash in the weeks that followed, even after she cited mental health issues as the reason why she dropped out.
No one knew what the future of gymnastics would look like following the 2021 Olympic Games. Would the greatest gymnast of all time return, or would it be the end of her career? Three years later, Biles is back and better than ever, heading to her third Olympics.
The decision wasn’t easy — and soon, fans will see why. Ahead of the Paris Games, Netflix is releasing “Simone Biles Rising,” a documentary series that showcases the gymnast’s recovery and return to form.
Here is everything you need to know about the exclusive look into Biles’ gymnastics journey.
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