Following her battle with the ‘twisties’ that forced her out of the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles has often put emphasis on mental and physical well-being. Hence, when she met a group of young gymnasts in Buenos Aires, Biles shared a message about prioritizing cognitive health. She led a motivational conference titled ‘The Power of Believing’, leaving the city in awe of her stories. 

The official Instagram page for the Olympics shared a carousel of visuals on its profile. The pictures showcased Biles inspiring the young gymnasts in the city. In fact, each post carried a message that the Olympian conveyed during the conference. She said, “Sometimes, we can’t fix all the problems ourselves and we need to outsource help.” Having suffered from the ‘twisties’, she knows the difficulty levels of managing mental issues alone. 

Her next message was, “Everyone deserves to get help.” She addressed the stigma around seeking support during hard times. And she confirmed that even legends sometimes need help. Asking for help, according to her, is “strong and courageous.” The gymnast further mentioned that prioritizing her mental health was what helped her make history in Paris. “That’s why you saw so much of my success in Paris, because the mental and the physical were right on par,” she explained. “They were right on track with each other, so I think that’s really, really important.”

Of course, her visit to Argentina seemed to have held a special spot in her heart. It was the warm welcome and inviting culture of the country that won her over. And she also received gifts, including Malbecs, empanadas, mate, and dulce de leche, from the locals. Now, as her Instagram fills with memoirs of her visit, Biles shared a few pictures and a message filled with gratitude. 

Simone Biles expresses her gratitude following her visit to Buenos Aires

Taking to Instagram, the 23-time World Championships gold medalist shared a few moments from her two day trip to the Argentina. The first entry in the cascade of posts showcased Biles waving to the public, with her iPhone in the other hand, and rocking the all black outfit, with a smile on her face. She gave the motivational presentation on the first day and led a gymnastics clinic on the second day. The second image showcases her stance in the clinic, where she assists a young girl with a backbend position.

In the third picture, Biles gives a high-five to a young talent as another watches her in awe. Finally, she captured a video of herself in the center of the gymnasium, as the young ones surrounded her, cheering loudly as Simone Biles clicked pictures. 

And in the caption, the Olympian expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the gymnastics community. She stated, “thankful for the community gymnastics has given me and even more grateful for the places it’s taken me 🤍.” 

Above all, Biles admitted that taking the first steps on her mental health journey became a huge turning point, and it led her to win three golds and a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. With this, she shared a message of resilience with the youngsters and concluded her trip to Argentina on a good note.