Simone Biles reveals favorite moment since making her comeback, says return to gymnastics 'is a blessing'

COLUMBUS, OHIO: Simone Biles is grateful that she has been able to make a comeback after withdrawing her name from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo when she suffered a terrifying bout with the “twisties.”

During a recent interview with People, Biles, 26, revealed she thought these struggles marked the end of her decorated gymnastics career. “It honestly feels amazing to return to competition, I never thought I would compete again so this is a blessing,” Biles told the outlet.

Simone Biles on her favorite moment ever since making a comeback

The athlete who has won seven Olympic medals so far in her illustrious career also spoke on her favorite moment ever since she returned. "My favorite moment has been competing alongside my WCC teammates", Biles, who is tied with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals won by an American gymnast, said.

The Ohio native returned to competition earlier this year, taking gold in the women’s all-around at the World Championships this past October. She won four gold medals at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Simone Biles previously opened up on her experience with the twisties

Biles opened up during an Instagram Q&A about what she was experiencing with the twisties in the summer of 2021. 

“It’s the craziest feeling ever. Not having an inch of control over your body. What’s even scarier is since I have no idea where I am in the air, I also have NO idea how I am going to land. Or what I am going to land on. Head/hands/feet back…,” she wrote at the time.

“It’s honestly petrifying trying to do a skill but not having your mind & body in sync,” she continued, adding, “10/10 do not recommend.”

What is 'the twisties'?

“The twisties” is a condition among gymnasts described as a loss of control of their bodies as they make twists through the air. Gymnasts who experience “the twisties” involuntarily create an additional twist when they had not planned to, or they could even stop midway through their routine without warning.

Biles married Packers defensive back Jonathan Owens earlier this year. “I’ve never been so nervous before in my life. [But,] I felt confident walking down the aisle. Seeing Jonathan at the altar was a dream. Our guests were cheering for everyone. I was shocked by the love in the air. The ceremony was so beautiful and dreamy!” Biles recalled to Vogue.

She was in attendance at Lambeau Field last Sunday night, December 3, when the Packers notched an upset victory over the defending champion Chiefs.