Simone Biles is not done thinking about the Olympics just yet. The American gymnastics star said she is still unsure about competing at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, even as time starts to run out on that decision. Speaking to CNN at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, Simone Biles made it clear that nothing is final right now. She said her chances of returning are “still at a 50-50,” but added that the timeline is getting tight. Simone Biles, who already has seven Olympic gold medals, was expected to step away after her strong showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But now, with Los Angeles set to host the next Games, she is carefully thinking about one more run. This time, she says, the biggest decision will not be about her body, but her mind.
Simone Biles weighs Los Angeles 2028 Olympics return as mental health and timing shape her decision
Simone Biles explained that while she trusts her body and training, mental health will decide everything. She said, “Mental health plays a big role in it because, physically, my coaches will get me in shape. I can get myself in shape. We believe in that ability. We’re really thankful that I’m still healthy. But mental is a huge thing, and it’s a lot of dedication on that, because the road’s not easy. It’s long, but it’s still work.” Her words show a clear shift in how she looks at competition now. In the past, focus was mostly on medals and routines. Now, she is thinking about the full journey and how it feels day by day. She also pointed out the pressure of time, saying, “I feel like we’re still at a 50-50. We’re still on a time crunch here. Now it’s almost half of 2026, so we’re going to have to make these decisions pretty quickly.”Away from the gym, Simone Biles also grabbed attention for a very different reason. At the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, she walked the red carpet in a bold outfit from Cong Tri. The event took place at Cibeles Palace on April 20, where she appeared as an ambassador. Later, Simone Biles opened up about how much it cost to get ready for that night. In a video shared on TikTok, she said she was shocked by the total amount. She told viewers, “I just need to know if this is normal. I know going outside is expensive these days, but like is it this expensive?”She then revealed the full cost. “My grand total came to $23,000,” she said, explaining that it included her stylist, hair, and makeup team. She added, “I just want to know, is that normal? If that’s the new norm, you all can have it. You will never see me at another event. I’m going to sit right here where it’s free. I’ve been kind of spiraling since then.” Even with that moment going viral, Simone Biles stayed focused on her role at the event. She presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Nadia Comaneci, a legend known for scoring the first perfect 10.0 in Olympic gymnastics history at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.Simone Biles has already won the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award four times, including after her success in Paris. This year, she attended without competing for the honor, showing a different side of her career. For now, her Olympic future remains open. She is not rushing the call, but she knows the clock is ticking. Whether she returns or not, her decision will come down to balance, not just medals.
