She added: “This is definitely our redemption tour. I feel like we all have more to give.”
The 4ft 8in Biles is the bandleader of a star-studded US women’s gymnastics squad poised for a return to the world summit after settling for a disappointing team silver in 2021.
Also back are the reigning Olympic all-around champion Sunisa Lee, Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles and Tokyo floor exercise champion Jade Carey.
Everybody probably looks at the team, like ‘OK, they went to Tokyo and this, this and this happened.
And what are they going to do here in Paris?’” Biles said last month. “For us, I know we’re stronger than what we showed in Tokyo.
But all eyes will be on Biles, whose only competition remains herself. It’s been some journey for the Texan, who was considered the most talented gymnast in history before she’d even competed in an Olympics.