Simone Biles is “That Girl” wins gold medal at the Olympics

Simone Biles is “That Girl” wins gold medal Olympics

Observing Simone Biles and her extraordinary performance was truly remarkable. “She is undoubtedly the greatest of all time. It brings to mind my memories of watching Michael Jordan in my youth, who was also the greatest of all time. There was an unmistakable quality that set Jordan apart. Although he played alongside exceptional athletes, he stood out as something extraordinary. The same can be said for Simone; she competes with the finest gymnasts globally, yet her performance reached an unparalleled level of excellence.”

I’m not watching Simone Biles to achieve anything else. I’m simply admiring how beautiful that performance is. There is something kind of sacred about it. “And I use the word contemplation. That’s what you do when you’re at a baseball game. If you love baseball or you’re watching the greatest of all time perform, you’re just contemplating the beauty of this performance. And there’s something mystical about that, something wonderful about it. And you see why the Olympics emerged long ago and why they still hold our attention today.” Biles’ comeback follows a difficult journey at the 2021 Tokyo Games, where she famously withdrew from the all-around final after suffering a bad case of what’s known as the “twisties.” This year, she discussed the criticism and support she got over going public with her struggles and made a triumphant return to the sport’s most important stage. Her performance once again captivated Americans who were proud to see one of their own win gold.