Simone Biles, the world-renowned gymnast, has recently opened up about her experiences with controversy, bullying, and mental health in an emotional interview with CBS.
The 25-year-old athlete, who has won a record 25 world championship medals and 7 Olympic medals, spoke candidly about the challenges she has faced throughout her career.
Biles revealed that she has been subjected to bullying and criticism from a young age, which has taken a significant toll on her mental health. She admitted to having suicidal thoughts in the past, saying, “I was like, ‘I don’t want to be here anymore. I don’t want to be alive.’”
The gymnast also spoke about the pressure she has faced to perform, saying, “I was always told, ‘You’re not good enough, you’re not skinny enough, you’re not talented enough.’” She added that these comments made her feel like she was “never enough.”
Biles also addressed the controversy surrounding her withdrawal from certain events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, saying, “I was struggling with my mental health, and I didn’t want to
