(In fact, hostKelly Clarkson drew attention for talking too much during the ceremony.)
The vibe of the Games was even more hopeful and joyful than it was back in Tokyo in 2021.
Then another blow occurred during the event whenSimone Biles tragicallywithdrew from the competition.
She explained she was experiencing the “twisties,” a dangerous loss of physical orientation during aerial moves.
So when the superstar gymnast was absent from the opening festivities, naturally there was panic.
Had the twisties returned?
Was she boycotting out of protest?
No, no, and no thankfully!
USA Gymnastics posted a tweet onX(formerly Twitter) explaining Biles and her teammates were intentionally left out.
“Go Team USA!”
She currently has four, and she’ll be participating in at least three events in the 2024 Games.
Even more impressively, Biles might add another self-named skill to the gymnastic world.
She is feeling really good.
I spoke to her this morning and she’s doing great."
The social media posts Biles has recently shared show she’s back in it to win it.
We can’t wait to see her go for gold again.
