No doubt it has been a quieter season for Simone Biles in 2025. No beam dismounts. No Amanars. Not even a leotard sighting on a competition floor. The gymnastics icon, now 28, has opted out of all competitions so far this year—yet she’s never really been out of the spotlight.
Instead of flipping for gold, Biles has been making big moves off the mat. She has stepped into new ventures, joining Religion of Sports as a creative partner and board member to shape athlete-driven content. Meanwhile, she is splitting time between a new home under renovation and public appearances. But as the competition calendar rolls on without her, fans are reliving that one moment from just a year ago that still echoes through gymnastics history.
So, what made 2024 so unforgettable for Biles?
Let’s rewind to the 2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Biles didn’t just show up—she swept. Five gold medals: all-around, vault, balance beam, floor exercise, and uneven bars. Her total? A dominant 119.750 across two days, nearly five points clear of the field. It was her ninth national all-around title, a record untouched in U.S. gymnastics history. That weekend pushed her career total to a staggering 32 national titles, cementing her legacy further in stone.
So while 2025 is quiet, her 2024 run is making noise again—shared throughout, replayed in highlight reels, and brought up in every debate about the GOAT. With the Olympic cycle shifting toward LA 2028, everyone’s wondering: is this a pause or a pivot?
Final: Artistic gymnastics – Paris 2024 – Floor August 05 2024: Simone Biles United States of America wins silver during floor final on Day 10 of the Olympic Games, Olympische Spiele, Olympia, OS at Bercy Arena, Paris, France. Ulrik Pedersen/CSM. Credit Image: Â Ulrik Pedersen/Cal Media Paris France EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx ZUMA-20240805_zma_c04_122.jpg UlrikxPedersenx csmphotothree277575
For now, Biles is keeping expectations grounded. “My body is changing, and I felt it,” she admitted after Paris, acknowledging how the wear and tear is setting in. Yet she hasn’t ruled anything out. Not quite.
So the question becomes: will we see Simone Biles defy gravity again, or is her next vault not on a mat, but into something altogether new? Either way, the story is far from over—and the legacy’s still growing.
Simone Biles’ life beyond gymnastics
Well, fans have cheered for Simone Biles throughout, for her unmatched gymnastics reign, her 11 Olympic medals, and 30 World Championship medals, crowning her the GOAT. Now, she’s thriving beyond the gym. Married to NFL safety Jonathan Owens since April 22, 2023, Biles is building a home in Texas and savoring travels, like a post-Paris 2024 getaway. “I’m really trying to enjoy life, to spend time with my husband,” she shared in L’Equipe’s April 22, 2025, interview. Will family life take center stage for the Olympian?
Final: Artistic gymnastics – Paris 2024 – Floor August 05 2024: Simone Biles United States of America competes during floor final on Day 10 of the Olympic Games, Olympische Spiele, Olympia, OS at Bercy Arena, Paris, France.
After withdrawing from Tokyo 2020 due to the “twisties,” Biles championed mental health. She commits to weekly therapy, noting in a 2023 Olympics.com interview, “Thursdays are my therapeutic days, a moment for myself.” Her advocacy extends to foster care through Friends of the Children, as well as support for Black Lives Matter and the #MeToo movement. How will her platform shape change?
At 28, Biles is uncertain about competing in the 2028 LA Olympics, telling L’Equipe, “My body is aging… I was sick for 10 days” after the Paris Olympics. She may trade leotards for the stands, but can she redefine greatness off the mat?
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