"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 appearance on the World Business Forum 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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When Simone Biles opened up about competing at the Paris Olympics in her parents' presence

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Simone Biles opened up about competing at the Paris Olympics with her parents cheering her on in the stands in her Netflix documentary series 'Simone Biles: Rising.' The American athlete shared that seeing her parents in the stands helps to calm her nerves while competing against some of the best athletes in the world.

Moreover, Biles expressed how she created beautiful memories with her family in Paris, along with winning three gold medals and one silver medal.

"I look at them in the audience just to just calm me down, it's just a stress reliever. To have this experience in Paris, where I could talk to them, go see them, it meant the world to me because again, these are memories we’ll cherish together," she said.

Biles is currently enjoying her off-season and has yet to make an appearance in a professional gymnastics event since the Paris Olympics