"That’s why I have been so successful"- Simone Biles opens up about parents' efforts that helped her achieve greatness as a gymnast

Simone Biles opened up about her parents' mindset during her childhood, which played an integral role in her success. The American gymnast expressed that her parents never pressured her for accolades while she competed, which gave her the freedom to put forward her best performance without worrying about the results.

Biles emerged as one of the most successful gymnasts of the modern era after back-to-back victories on the Olympic and global stages. The American gymnast had faced a massive setback at the Tokyo Olympics, which led her to withdraw from the event, and her withdrawal brought about widespread criticism and even led her to be called a 'quitter' by some fans.

After her withdrawal, Simone Biles decided to open up about her mental health in order to help people undergoing similar struggles. The Olympic gold medallist then decided to make a comeback to gymnastics, aiming for the Paris Olympics. Amid the highs and lows of her career, Simone Biles' parents have been her constant support, playing an integral role in helping her succeed.

She spoke about her parents' impact on her career in an interview with CNBC and shared how they were never really worried about medals or accolades but always hoped for her well-being as she chased her dream of becoming a gymnast. Biles expressed how such an approach helped her to overcome performance anxiety and achieve global success.

“They never really cared or ever talked about medal placement, podium placement, none of that. hey would always just kiss me goodbye and say, ‘Good luck, have fun, be safe.’ And I think that’s why I have been so successful," she said.

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Edited by Adityan Pillai