On August 22, 2025, gymnastics icon Simone Biles hinted at a potential return for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics during her appearance at the Ready25 conference in Australia, igniting global speculation. The 28-year-old, who won three gold medals in Paris 2024, responded to questions about competing again with a cryptic, “Never say never,” leaving fans hopeful for a historic fourth Olympic appearance.
Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history with seven Olympic titles, including team, all-around, and vault golds from Paris, was expected to retire after her triumphant 2024 performance. Her Paris comeback, following mental health challenges in Tokyo 2021, redefined her legacy, blending athletic dominance with personal resilience. A return in LA would make her the first American gymnast to compete in four Olympics.
Simone Biles made a sensational return to the Olympics in 2024, winning three gold medals in Paris, and the most decorated gymnast of all time is not ruling out battling for more in LA 👀https://t.co/0lUlW4RG0r pic.twitter.com/N9WU4NnRsU
— Mirror US Sports (@MirrorUSSports) August 21, 2025Her “Never say never” comment, reported by ESPN, sparked excitement on social media, with fans envisioning a home-soil finale. However, recent vacation photos in Belize, where Biles wore a Fendi bikini, fueled unrelated rumours about possible breast augmentation, prompting debates about her career intentions. Supporters praised her confidence, while critics questioned if the change signalled retirement.
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Biles has been open about the physical and mental toll of Olympic preparation, balancing her role as a public figure with her personal life alongside husband Jonathan Owens, an NFL player. Her candidness about mental health and self-expression continues to inspire, making her a cultural icon beyond gymnastics.
While Biles focuses on endorsements and advocacy, her tease about LA 2028 keeps the gymnastics world buzzing. Whether she competes again or not, her influence remains unmatched, with fans eagerly awaiting her next move, potentially on home soil in Los Angeles.
