Simone Biles shares uncommon mental health update about herself and her dog

Simone Biles recently shared a mental health update about herself and her dog. The 27-year-old gymnast revealed on social media that they’re both taking anxiety pills.

Biles and her struggles with mental health have been well documented. The Olympic champion has been vocal about her mental health, especially since her sudden withdrawal from most of the events at the Tokyo Olympics. The then 24-year-old gymnast had developed the ‘twisties’, which is a rare phenomenon where a gymnast is unable to perform their moves.

This was the reason why Biles had to withdraw from most of the events after the team all-around event. In an interview with NESN after the Paris Olympics, Biles mentioned:

Biles was awarded the ‘Sportsperson of the Year Award’ by the Sports Illustrated Magazine in December 2024. She won four medals at the Paris Olympics, including three gold and a silver medal in the floor exercise event.

Simone Biles began advocating on the need to address mental health issues with the athletes soon after the Tokyo Olympics, where she managed to win only a silver medal in the team all-around and a bronze medal in the balance beam event.
When a journalist asked how she managed to win a bronze medal despite experiencing the ‘twisties’, Biles further mentioned:

Simone Biles recently shared a mental health update about herself and her dog. The 27-year-old gymnast revealed on social media that they’re both taking anxiety pills.

Biles and her struggles with mental health have been well documented. The Olympic champion has been vocal about her mental health, especially since her sudden withdrawal from most of the events at the Tokyo Olympics. The then 24-year-old gymnast had developed the ‘twisties’, which is a rare phenomenon where a gymnast is unable to perform their moves.

This was the reason why Biles had to withdraw from most of the events after the team all-around event. In an interview with NESN after the Paris Olympics, Biles mentioned:

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Biles was awarded the ‘Sportsperson of the Year Award’ by the Sports Illustrated Magazine in December 2024. She won four medals at the Paris Olympics, including three gold and a silver medal in the floor exercise event.

Simone Biles began advocating on the need to address mental health issues with the athletes soon after the Tokyo Olympics, where she managed to win only a silver medal in the team all-around and a bronze medal in the balance beam event.

 

When a journalist asked how she managed to win a bronze medal despite experiencing the ‘twisties’, Biles further mentioned:

Simone Biles was persuaded by her parents, as well as her coach Cecile Landi to not give up. Their efforts succeeded, and Biles bounced back in style to win four medals at the Paris Olympics, becoming the joint second most successful gymnast in the world alongside Vera Caslavska of Czechoslovakia, who also won a total of 11 Olympic medals.