{"id":148139,"date":"2021-10-22T20:32:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T20:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=148139"},"modified":"2021-10-22T23:57:23","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T23:57:23","slug":"scared-biles-discloses-heavy-confession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=148139","title":{"rendered":"'Scared' Biles discloses 'heavy' confession"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gymnast Simone Biles<\/a>, who disclosed her mental health struggles during the Tokyo Olympics<\/a>, says she's "still scared to do gymnastics."<\/p>\n

In an emotional interview on NBC's "Today" show on Thursday, Biles <\/a>said she's still struggling with the "twisties" as she performs on her Gold Over America Tour. <\/p>\n

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The twisties is a mental block where competitors can lose track of where they are while in mid-air.<\/p>\n

"I don't twist (on tour). I do double lay half-outs, which is my signature move on the floor. That's never affected me.<\/p>\n

"But everything else weighs so heavy, and I watch the girls do it, and it's not the same," said Biles, arguably the greatest gymnast of all time.<\/p>\n

\"Simone<\/p>\n

"But the twisting, once I got back, will come back. But I'm still scared to do gymnastics," she added.<\/p>\n

Biles, 24, who has won seven Olympic medals, including four golds, battled mental health issues and the unexpected loss of a family member during the Summer Games.<\/p>\n

'I'm happy that I can be a leader for the survivors'<\/h3>\n

Last month, Biles testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the FBI's handling of sexual abuse claims against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.<\/p>\n

Biles, alongside McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman — all of whom were abused by him — focused on how the FBI botched its investigation and the intimidation that came from the sport's governing bodies.<\/p>\n

"For so many years to go through everything that I've gone through, put on a front, I'm proud of myself, and I'm happy that I can be a leader for the survivors and bring courage to everybody speaking up, so I'm happy to be a voice for them," Biles said on Today.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

At the Olympics, Biles withdrew during the team final and then withdrew ahead of the all-around final and individual events of vault, uneven bars and floor exercise. She did compete in the balance beam final, winning bronze.<\/p>\n

"To do something that I've done forever and just not be able to do it because of everything I've gone through is really crazy, because I love this sport so much. It's hard, I'm sorry. And I don't think people understand the magnitude of what I go through," Biles said, her voice breaking up.<\/p>\n

Biles said she has many techniques to help with her mental wellness, including using the mental health app Cerebral. She is now the chief impact officer with the company.<\/p>\n

"Getting the mental health therapy that I need has been really relieving for me, especially being on the road and on tour. I'm happy to have such a great app to help out with that," she said.<\/p>\n

Biles said she also likes taking walks outside and indulges in a little retail therapy.<\/p>\n

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