2023 Interview: Simone Biles Wins 2 More Gold Medals on Floor & Balance Beam During Event Finals

[@mdooms76]

That reporter was trying to be snide asking Simone "if you don't care about the competition then why are you here?" It's not that she doesn't care about her performance or being there. She just no longer allows medals or people's wavering opinions to validate her like she has in the past. She has accomplished more in her lifetime than most gymnasts ever will. Nothing to prove.❤

[@creating1_c1999]

She has already achieved greatness, she's merely capping on the crest.

[@DeepSeas..]

I mean it was a fair question lol if you don’t care why bother?

[@mrparts]

I think care is not the right word to use for a foreign audience and the journalist misunderstood. The medal counts are not important now , it’s the performance and the mastery of the sport what keeps her in it. She has won everything there is to win in the sport, so that is not what she is in for anymore. Why would she even attempt a double like vault if all she cared about was winning.

[@jacquelineotto4148]

@@mrpartsthe word “ I don’t care “. Is used by Americans in a positive manner. For the past two decades I hear it everyday and I understand now. At my job when asked do you want to go to lunch or like what do you like to eat chicken salad or something else? I don’t care. Lol. Which means they will take whatever you give them.

[@trinettemitchell3053]

​@DeepSeas.. it was an unfair and goading question. She's achieved more than any gymnast in history, man, or woman. She has nothing to prove to anyone but herself at this point. It isn't about medals. It's about her love for the sport, and to her that's what matters. It's safe to say that she's going to the podium regardless of her feelings about standing on it or not.

[@AuntieKnowsKitchen]

If she decides on a NO to Paris, that’s fine, she’s still the GOAT. Simone is so well loved n respected n she’s doing this for her. Love how she uplifts the other gymnasts to do their best & holds no animosity. How can you not love her💕

[@Shaolin91z]

Nah. Can't leave the Olympics on a quit

[@CircusStellaShow]

I love her respect and support for her competitors and her joy for the sport.

[@nahomie]

❤ her approach to competition and the positive way she speaks about other athletes. It’s important to uplift other gymnasts and to consider the future gymnasts

[@plp666]

I feel like that was the best interview ever, from the GOAT. Her attitude is so good, no pressure, be in the amount, have fun. Yes she just one 4 more Golds, and a Silver, but my favorite Simone moment was her reaction after not landing the Double Pike in EF. She just got up and smiled. GOAT 🤩

[@KarenSethney]

I love what you said plus I’m so happy she got the Biles II named from her vault in Qualifications

[@ericagoehring1089]

I love how Simone (and many other athletes) speak in the plural. WE do this. We do that. It shows that she appreciates the team of people (coaches, trainers, practice partners) who give their time and talents for her success.

[@athosfelipe4069]

Simone is an absolutely Queen. I think totally understand what she's saying. She doesn't have to prove a thing. She's there for the journey. And of course it will be a legendary journey cause she's simone. "Better over than under" - 🐐

[@erikahansen6959]

Just having Simone there is good for ALL her teammates and competitors. She's so inspiring and an ambassador for the sport.

[@trevorbye8558]

She is a GREAT interviewer!!! I loved her active listening, and actually acknowledging the questions she was being asked by simply saying "yeah," or "mmm" or things like that. She seems so...genuine. And I feel like she genuinely is there for the sport and not the medals/counts like she says in the interview. It's also so great to see her really speak praises of, yet still acknowledge Rebecca as competition. But she brings up a very good point - They're there to push each other. And it is a competition. But that doesn't mean you have to be disrespectful or not appreciate your competitors' wins and strengths. I think Simone does that - Rebecca is her competitor but I feel they lift each other up.

[@AuntieKnowsKitchen]

I love n respect how she responds to reporters.

[@anovemberstar]

i love that she has learned to say 'no' - i think it def helped her not doing as many press things. I dunno if anyone else feels the same, but from this interview I get the impression she might decide she has come back and proven herself - not necessary to others, ,but mainly to herself, and she doesn't 'need' another Olympics. I think there is a real possibility she may opt out of Paris next year. And i wouldn't begrudge her for that at all.

[@Kemet3.0]

Nope, she wants to go out with a BANG! She will be there.

[@FML_85]

I agree. She will be there.

[@diana_loz5986]

yup! She will be there! it’ll be so much fun to watch too!

[@OedipusSimplex]

Simone is gonna be there and then in Los Angeles too.

[@tv-21]

She will be there. Team USA needs her.

[@turnne]

I love it...she has matured to the point where she gives it her best and doesnt give an F about what is said She is doing it for herself

[@lalareal180]

She started her comeback less than a year ago, and look what happens? After all that time away from the sport. A legend. Props to her. Cant wait to see what she brings with more training, and Paris on the horizon!

[@honeyfromthebee]

She's the GOAT, she's incredible, we don't deserver her... but ngl her hair and makeup were also perfection ✨

[@susandilaudo9534]

i love this comment so much

[@kara0kech1ck]

Was going to say this too! The contouring looks amazing 🤩

[@elizabethr.9359]

Loved her look today!

[@bernardocabrera8995]

she is such a boss in this interview. Kind and sweet but still very much drawing her boundaries with the press. Go off PR queen

[@janiedsoncosta6249]

A Simone é muito respeitosa com seus oponentes por isso é a melhor, além do seu talento ❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@KCNwokoye]

Phenomenal Simone. Congrats being back and being a champion. 4 gold medals, 1 silver and 1 bronze. You are too much Simone, wow!

[@vuksgitau]

4 golds and I silver no bronze

[@speaktruth9989]

She won 5 medals 4 Gold & 1 Silver no bronze

[@lelitosuno]

@@speaktruth9989 I was like wait what did I mis

[@Glycam]

Team, floor, balance, WAG. Silver vault. Uneven bar was a stiff competition.

[@leonanthony9557]

All Around

[@commonwealthpeople]

She is simply the best in the world!

[@elvislee2790]

Not so much.

[@angelaomenye]

​@@elvislee2790argue with her medals

[@deepeshmathuria]

​@@elvislee2790bite dust please

[@dani1gz182]

She sure is!

[@cassenav]

The beam routine was just stellar. She looked rock solid and I was in awe! Floor is usual simone, slaying floor :D

[@davfb8622]

You can sense the eyeroll coming up by the end and I don’t blame her. She doesn’t need to give interviews at this point

[@JoshuaFazeli]

She’s perfect. Literally watching her is like watching Beyoncé at Coachella 2018 every time.

[@candycoatedoom]

I've always considered her to be the Beyoncé of gymnastics.

[@jodavitow]

​@@candycoatedoomsame

[@jdcharlie]

​@@rafaelw8115 of course you don't.

[@athosfelipe4069]

​@@rafaelw8115they're legends. They're both GOAT's.

[@EspeciallyK]

You get it !!

[@WorldGymnasticsMemories]

Can anyone tell me what the last two questions are when she says " I'm used to it since I was 16" and " I literally have no idea")

[@chrissyjoy08]

I finally just now figured out what the last one was, where she goes "I literally have no idea" - A guy was asking about her next competition. You can hear him talking over others at 4:08 and then you hear his voice again around 4:12 so I'm guessing he repeats it again, cause after that is when she responds.

[@chrissyjoy08]

the used to it reply came from someone asking how she felt "about all this" - so presumably how she feels about all the press??? That would be my best guess.

[@iansmithviola]

Great interview. It's shameful how some of the media behaved at these Worlds, like grown men pushing others and touching other people's equipment. And that snide question "if you don't care about medals then why are you here" made me so mad.

[@MarcosBrazil21]

Simone is a queen.

[@UUiIIiann]

Passei a ter mais admiração por ela nessa competição. Sua humildade foi impressionante. Parabéns Simone Biles

[@genmcclain]

Anyone able to hear what that last question was? She was like get me out of here 😂😂

[@maryolum3567]

😂😂😂

[@oyandakona5994]

She makes it looks easy ❤️😍she is awesome

[@junaygay-young1553]

Fucking love this girl. I am obsessed and cant get enough! She could come in 9th in every event and still be my fav ❤❤❤

[@graciesgymnastics4947]

Anyone know that last question?

[@jenniferkrauss5079]

I think he asked when is her next competition.

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

Just want to point out that if her coach wasn't on the vault mat, with that deduction, she leaves with 5 gold medals. Anyone else see Rodionenko's comments?

[@LucasNazario-vc9fd]

I'm Brazilian. It's true, but this does not erase the achievement of Receba, erros happened in gymnastic. Simone doesn't really need anything more. She is Simone Biles. She just battle with herself to see how far she can go

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

@@LucasNazario-vc9fd HUGE Simone Biles fan here but I absolutely agree with you. I wish that fans of different gymnast could support their fav without dismissing and downplaying the achievement of others. They should learn from the athletes themselves who always show great respect and give recognition of their opponents abilities and potential as Simone did here in this interview.

[@rantsallegedly]

o yea so true. safety 1st tho, I am happy that he was there and she is still the GOAT

[@ojk46]

What did vrod say?

[@lexj6783]

It's a b.s. deduction! She shouldn't get penalized if her coach stands there for safety and doesn't actually spot her! Smh

[@ladylove4374]

Stay humble & more LOVE!

[@kxmalakhan]

oh they pissed her off at the end there ;_; glad she got to chat to heath after

[@ojk46]

What was said?

[@kxmalakhan]

@@ojk46 sounded like qs about her husband's career? also the why bother if you don't care about medals was an odd q imo

[@deepeshmathuria]

​@@kxmalakhanthey were egging her on, these journalists are just too aggressive at times, they need to learn manners.

[@johanamirariassmith7279]

En todo el sentido de la palabra la mejor del mundo una leyenda viviente. Díos te bendiga Biles

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

AMEN!

[@francisnguyen6349]

Wonderful, Simone Biles.

[@brnxpinstripes]

That's right Simone! Continue proving all the haters wrong! #ExcellencebyaBlackwoman

[@amethyst2823]

Good for her! I love this: "I don't give a ..."" approach!

[@Daniel14930]

Amazing person!! Brazil likes u Simon! Thanks for the Nice words about Rebeca ❤

[@silviosorbera4385]

It seems Simone is one of Rebeca's biggest fan!

[@sparkle3000]

Congratulations Simone Biles! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 ❤🖤💚 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 You are truly an overcomer. 💜💜💜

[@noelleliszkay1000]

Love you Simone❤ you are a legend x

[@AnywhereChrista]

Anyone know what the last couple questions were?

[@kxmalakhan]

i think one of them was about green bay - presumably related to an NFL game

[@truelytrue1697]

😊❤❤❤

[@chrissyjoy08]

I finally just now figured out what the last one was, where she goes "I literally have no idea" - A guy was asking about her next competition. You can hear him talking over others at 4:08 and you can hear that question, and then you hear his voice again around 4:12 so I'm guessing he repeats it again, cause after that is when she responds.

[@shonnyblue4984]

If she retired today she is the greatest gymnast I've ever seen nd ive seen alot. Hope to see her in paris 🙏🙏🙏🙏she did amazing love her💖💖💖

[@mistymax]

Thank you Simone for being such an inspiration!🙏🏽

[@yo-yowilliams2022]

I hate the media. I’m glad she’s learning to block out the noise.

[@shawnmcdonald9690]

Simone keeps rewriting the record books❤❤❤.

[@virginia5814]

Biles fala de uma forma tão carinhosa da Rebeca,claro quer Biles inspira toda atleta que quer sempre dar o melhor de si e superá-la ,mas a mulher é braba,parab´nes Simone.

[@bpraise517]

Flat out GOAT stuff from SIMONE.

[@virynieto7783]

Love you even more. Simone is a wonderful person ❤️

[@yanabule1469]

Fenomenal and gorgeous Simone ❤

[@jb-ex6zc]

PERFECT... Simply the Best!

[@tumubampini1400]

She is KING❤

[@tugasaku2643]

What was the last question?

[@chrissyjoy08]

I finally just now figured out what the last one was, where she goes "I literally have no idea" - A guy was asking about her next competition. You can hear him talking over others at 4:08 and then you hear his voice again around 4:12 so I'm guessing he repeats it again, cause after that is when she responds.

[@kathyfinch8924]

Simone, you are amazing! 😊❤

[@NonahDeborah]

Simone looked pretty annoyed at the end but I don’t blame her these people were talking at the same time and having microphones all over her like chill out. She doesn’t need praise, she doesn’t need worship, she needs space. But I love how she had all honestly reactions.

[@marjoriesalmon-wade6656]

She's well spoken

[@mariainaciaaquino1682]

A sua volta com apoio de todos que contribuiram de maneira brilhante, que sempre a vitória representa grande trabalho e treino. ❤❤❤❤

[@camillemoore2461]

Love From The Caribbean Miss Simone: BIG CONGRATULATION.yes Who the Hell Cares❤❤❤😂🎉😊😊

[@cherishberdahl2632]

I love her so much you could tell she just wanted to leave and for good reason 😂 there's always someone asking something dumb af

[@bce4au]

3:25 GIRL!!! You do not talk to the Queen like that!!! What a stupid question! So rude! Like what?! What do you MEAN?!?! Lol

[@catherinehogan3547]

LOVE her!!!!!!

[@noracc894]

Simone Biles, es la Reyna entre las Reynas de la gimnasia de todos los tiempos! Todo el mundo te ama!

[@catherinehogan3547]

Your question was the best one

[@FkaRon]

Pretty impressive comeback thus far after seriously training for like 4 months after her wedding. Hopefully she remains locked in and healthy for Paris next year.

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

Yes indeed!

[@ВалерияМаксимова-ш2з]

Тут и гадать не надо-будущая олимпийская чемпионка

[@leelee8406]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!...SIMONE BILES IS ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN INCREDIBLY AMAZING!!!...HAIL TO THE QUEEN!!!... G.O.A.T!!! 👑👑👑👑👑👑👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤❤❤️ ❤️ 😍😍😍😍😍😍🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@luishuitron6189]

Of course she did,... she is the best

[@Coco21212]

She’s so cool. I wanna be her when I grow up (I’m two years older than she is)

[@suzannesavard1796]

You are eo beautiful , humble ... canada loves you

[@HelenShaghaghi]

She's a class act

[@Fliptwisttt245]

3:59 what did they ask that she’s use to since she was 16?

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

Has watched this a few times now and STILL can't figure it out either.

[@ddcakes7377]

I think they asked, “How do you feel about all this?” I’m guessing she means the swarm of media attention.

[@Fliptwisttt245]

@@ddcakes7377 oh gotcha yeah I could imagine!

[@marciastrong4497]

A beautiful humble champion!

[@ohhhgetit]

How dare they hold a smashed up phone to Simone Biles! The audacity. (Hehe JK 😅)

[@perfectoneri1443]

❤️❤️❤️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Fliptwisttt245]

What does she mean by “hard serfaces”?

[@kxmalakhan]

they train on crash mats to protect their ankles but all the training at worlds is on hard surfaces - the equipment is less forgiving

[@Fliptwisttt245]

@@kxmalakhan oh so not every country has the same equipment protocol?

[@SonOfAGun1814]

@@Fliptwisttt245 hard surface = competition surface, rather than extra mats or landing in a pit, etc.

[@elizabethr.9359]

@@Fliptwisttt245it’s more in a gym vs an arena

[@chrissyjoy08]

@@Fliptwisttt245 They do have the same protocols, but in the US they don't have many big competitions where they'd be using those hard surfaces. In other countries and continents there are many more competitions so gymnasts have a lot more chances to see how things go in a competition scenario with hard surfaces. All gymnasts practice new skills and tons of repetitions on much softer mats and/or foam pits, and then they do all train on regular mats but typically not as many reps and they will often have multiple mats or a sting mat (a thin padding over the floor) to help protect from injuries. they do practice on competition surfaces, but not very much. So usually going to a competition is when you get that experience.

[@pamela-iw5qr]

Simone is Hotter Than Catfish Grease. Hammer said it best. They can’t touch Her!!!!!

[@lucyheartgynastics14]

Simone I hope you see this but I love you more than my mam

[@StitchGV]

I don’t fully believe her about not caring about the podium or medal color. You know she wants that gold on beam in Paris. And after finishing 5th on bars, I’ll bet any amount of money she’s at least thinking about upgrading her routine. I’m sure therapy has taught her not to beat herself up about not reaching goals, but she still cares way more than she’s letting on.

[@Bxyxox]

She hates bars, she didn’t even want to be in that final lmao

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

You have to understand what she is saying here. She is saying that at THIS championship, she did not care so much about getting on the podium as she was about PROVING to HERSELF that she can still do her skills. Once she was able to compete her skills she felt that that was good enough for her, and after going through what she did you will have to understand why that was. If she continues onto Olympics next year then her sights most likely will change because by then, MY WORD, she would have been back FLIPPING and TWISTING longer than she has been to this point.

[@lunabelletheinsane]

Simone has never really cared all too much about medals for herself but for the US - because her first Olympics were under the Karolyi's and we know they were 100% about the medals (and money) - so from 2013 to 2016 at minimum it was about how many medals could she get for Team USA because that was the focus before the scandal broke out in late 2016 (look it up, I'm not explaining!) Afterwards - her goals probably changed because USAG changed.

[@evettecruise5214]

I agree except for the bars comment, she hates them, she has one of the shortest routines for a reason. Now that vault, she is coming for that for sure

[@pavlabrisudova4251]

You could see it on her face after the fall, walking back for her 2nd vault, she was maaad but it wouldn't be smart to admit it here. She seems kinda over the interview stuff though, like 'I don't really want to be answering your silly questions'

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Not the best linguist but an incredible athlete. I don't think she likes reporters lol. That's OK Simone I DON'T EITHER!!

[@serendipity8159]

I am very impressed with her maturity, and grace. Shes still a force. But I do agree with some others who have said she does care about the podium and medals. She was counting on nailing that vault and walking away with vault, floor and beam. ( I agree she is realistic about bars- never been her strongest event.) And frankly, I hope she does care about the podium- because if she really doesnt, its quite selfish to take that opportunity away from another gymnast who works just as hard and does care.

[@Tiarawatches]

She said she doesn’t care about the podium she didn’t say she didn’t care about her performance. She’s still gonna go out there and give it her best. She’s not taking any opportunity from anyone because majority of times her best is a gold and even her not so best is still a podium.

[@debs5785]

​@@Tiarawatchesexactly. It's either ppl try not to get it because I swear they want to keep a narrow perspective.

[@trinettemitchell3053]

So, your statement about her being selfish to take a medal away from someone else, thats a dumb statemenr. You're talking about a woman who's doing skills that none of her counterparts have done and may never do. To expect her to dummy down herself in order for someone else to medal is an insult. She should never dim her light and talent in order for someone else to stand on the podium. When Simone decides that she's accomplished everything she could and she says she's done, then it'll be on someone else. But make no mistake about it; there won't be another Simone Biles for a very long time.

[@serendipity8159]

What on earth are you even rambling about? I never said she should dummy down. Do you read? I said, if she doesnt care about medals, she shouldnt have taken a spot on the team from someone who does care. Thats not hard to grasp. @@trinettemitchell3053

[@Bxyxox]

@@serendipity8159 wow your comprehension is so poor, that isn’t what Simone meant at all.

[@phantommenace4825]

Simone Biles is the greatest but she's lying here!! She does care about being on the podium and she does love attention!!

[@michaeljoseph741]

The point being?

[@Hervinbalfour]

If Simone loved attention like you claim we'd see more interviews with Simone. If Simone loves attention like you claim she wouldn't have let her whole team do interviews w/out her presence so the attention could be ON THEM. Y'all haters never get tired...🙄🙄🙄

[@xray8070]

Lying us such an accusatory word. Obviously she can not win with you and well you can always find something to be negative about. It is clear that she means; I give it my best but am unattached to the outcome. This is the best life skill any of us can embrace! Zen and sound. If I were her I’d stop giving interviews alltogetger; pearls for the swines!

[@ithinkyoucanguess]

If she cared about the glory that much, there would never be gaps in her attendance at these competitions. She’d just compete continuously. Because she absolutely could. Y’all don’t make sense sometimes.

[@SonOfAGun1814]

all the people in the comments taking her words so literally and not understanding what she is truly saying is why i wouldn't entertain any interviews anymore at this point if i were her; i'd just give a big smile and wave and keep walking right by all of them if i were her at this point.. 😁👋

[@tv-21]

They are not from the US, so they might not understand the context of what simone means.

[@SonOfAGun1814]

@@tv-21 i meant anyone watching these interviews and misinterpreting what she truly means (like some of the comments on this video). so many aren't able or chose not to discern context.

[@Shaolin91z]

Not too worry...you aren't her

[@SonOfAGun1814]

@@Shaolin91z thanks for watching! 😁🥱👋

[@marilynboyd9892]

Amazing! So happy to see her again. ❤️👏😎

[@therealpatrice-md3yy]

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