Simone Biles says routines affected by 'weird and awkward' atmosphere

Simone Biles put her fifth place finish in Paris 2024 Olympic beam final down to a 'weird and awkward' atmosphere at Bercy Arena.

Biles fell off the beam during her routine and later explained that a lack of noise meant she could 'hear some of the Android ringtones going off, the photo clickers' before adding 'you're tying to stay in your zone, and then people start cheering and the shushing gets louder'. Biles stayed positive, however, adding that she was 'proud' of herself and saying 'I can't be mad at my performances. A couple of years ago I didn't think I'd be back here at an Olympic Games, so competing and then walking away with four medals, I'm not mad about it'


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[Calebe_Sagaz]

I'm Brazilian and I loved watching Rebeca and Simone compete. They are both incredible. I loved seeing how they two respect each other so much. ❤

[LynnMarie-zj]

People are picking apart every little thing she says. I think her response was appropriate. She acknowledged the other athletes and was proud of the things she did accomplish.

[SwaggerChiick]

How do y'all in the media sleep at night??? Why remove the questions that were asked to ensure her comments are taken out of context??? Why??? Why is everything in the media done to increase drama????

[cimsty]

Some people are just not happy unless they are complaining about others. Simone said absolutely nothing wrong. There’s literally nothing to complain about here. Be well

[Wvu]

The shhhh! Dear Parisians, we know you like it quiet at art events BUT there is a sport element to this and part of the sport includes teammates and fans shouting their encouragement and support. Please, no more shushing!

[steffnic]

I was thinking the same thing that it was so quiet in there and I’m used to having music along with their routines. (Including songs for their specific routines.) With so much quiet in the room it was nuts.

[dinucris]

Romanian was robbed Ana Barbosu must be 3

[shaybarcellyia]

3 golds, 1 silver 🏅🐐🥇. The comments can stay mad at the MOST DECORATED GYMNASTS

[kathyhudson]

As with the rest of us, you are human. None of us are perfect. Still amazing.

[lucyaudrey]

i think Jordan wasn't really feeling what she was saying, lol the way she was looking to the other side.

[josefuc]

Mote excuse mote excuse, just say it . Your can not do it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[loveusyendi.]

I wouldn't give details on what affected the routine... It's going to come across as an excuse

[alvarobarcala]

The winner was not affected by that supposed weird atmosphere, that is why the winner is the winner (and a winner).

[lothirielle]

These are pretexts. A gymnast and any athlete should be focus independently of the background sound (or silence).

[smh]

So many excuses... LOL. How about other gymnasts? Weren't they affected

[-ms]

Ok, so everyone here gets an opinion. They get to critique Simone’s performance as she is a public figure and is not only representing the USA, but is going on our dime.
Do not extrapolate from that that anyone hates anyone else.
Please people, calm down.

[gil.]

Very well spoken - actually I admire the way she talk better than anything

[intuitivediane]

. Maybe other olympians had practiced with these sounds and were used to it. Unfortunately for her she was used to noise and lost her focus and got to caught up in the environment.

[MonkehSee]

Watching her felt like there was so much pressure on her. People are ready to hate as soon as she makes a mistake. 4 medals at the olympics and people will still pick her apart. LOSERS

[AmanSS]

I I a thinking the same thing way way was it so quiet normally they have music in the background . Hearing people shush other people when you are doing a routine acward