Gymnast Simone Biles set to participate in all Paris Olympics events despite leg injury

Simone Biles appeared to have injured her calf during the gymnastics qualification round at the Paris 2024 Olympics
PUBLISHED JUL 29, 2024
Simone Biles seemed to hurt her calf during warm-ups, as she staggered off the ground during Paris Olympics 2024 (Getty Images)
Simone Biles seemed to hurt her calf during warm-ups, as she staggered off the ground during Paris Olympics 2024 (Getty Images)

PARIS, FRANCE: Simone Biles appeared to have injured her calf during the gymnastics qualification round, but she will still compete in all four events of the Paris Olympics team finals on Tuesday night, July 30. 

Biles seemed to hurt her calf during warm-ups, as she staggered off the ground. Despite her injuries, she was able to compete in the last three events of the round and earn points.

Her left foot was taped up by trainers before she competed in the uneven bars, vault, and floor events.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 28: Simone Biles from Team United States looks on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages)
Gymnast Simone Biles was able to compete in the last three events of the round and earn points (Getty Images)

US coach Cecile Landi confirms Simone Biles’ continuation despite calf injury

US coach Cecile Landi said that Simone Biles' injury was not serious and that she would not be missing the Olympics.

"I can’t express it," Landi said, per Fox News. "I’m really proud of her and what she’s been through and what she’s showing the world what she’s capable of doing."

Biles will go last for the US in vault, floor exercise, and balance beam.

She will be second on the uneven bars. Jordan Chiles, who qualified behind Biles, Rebeca Andrade of Brazil, and Suni Lee in the all-around, will also participate in all four events.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 28: Simone Biles from Team United States reacts after her exercise on the balance beam during day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages)
Gymnast Simone Biles will go last for the US in vault, floor exercise, and balance beam (Getty Images)

Simone Biles: One of the most decorated American Olympians of all time

Among all American Olympians, Simone Biles has received the most medals.

Her incident at the Tokyo Olympics caused her to miss some important events, which led to a wider discussion about mental health.

The gymnastics team final is on Tuesday, July 30, and the individual all-around is on Thursday, August 1.

Internet says Simon Biles faked her injury for 'attention'

Netizens were skeptical about Simon Biles' possible injury suffered during the qualification round.

One X user tweeted, "She always gives herself an out 'in case' she doesn't do well. Just like 4 years ago."

Another added, "Will give her an excuse if she doesn't win gold. That and her 'mental health' wouldn't let her overcome her injury."

"Faking an injury so when she wins they can prop her up as some legend after she quit the last time," slammed one.

Someone else remarked, "She’s following the Lebron James playbook for attention."



 



 



 



 

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