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Biles undecided about competing at 2028 LA Olympics

Simone Biles understands the speculation about whether she will compete at another Olympics, mostly because she is wondering about the prospect herself.

Biles undecided about competing at 2028 LA Olympics

Simone Biles has not yet decided whether she will compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The American gymnastics icon will turn 31 when the Games take place in July of that year. Despite winning seven gold medals across three Olympic Games, Biles has expressed uncertainty about her decision. The possibility of competing in her fourth Olympics weighs heavily on her mind, especially given the toll such an endeavor would take on her body and career.

Biles and her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, are also considering the prospect of starting a family in the near future. The lure of competing in a home Olympic Games, as the athletes from her squad, including Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Jade Carey, have pointed out, is a significant factor in her consideration. However, Biles acknowledges that the thought of missing out on the experience is also a strong motivator.

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