Simone Biles On USA Gymnastics’ Vow To Change: ‘Talking Is Easy’ | TODAY

Gymnast Simone Biles says on TODAY that it felt “incredible” to tumble her way into record books after nabbing her sixth U.S. title with a historic triple-double last week. Asked whether USA Gymnastics is changing in the fallout of the Larry Nassar scandal, Biles says: “I feel like you can always talk the talk, but you have to show up and you have to prove.”
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Simone Biles On USA Gymnastics’ Vow To Change: ‘Talking Is Easy’ | TODAY

[@veggiebea]

American Hero. 👏👏👏 She is a role model who has broken records despite a corrupt and abusive USAG organization!

[@lawrencedesper9288]

Simone is everything

[@jalex5272]

@@lawrencedesper9288 no she isn't she's just amazing but she's not everything

[@casperg148]

Came for Simone but I've got to say that interviewer was amazing. So respectful and the way she fluently transitioned between questions was flawless.

[@nightwitch36]

ikr

[@MarisaTheChocolate]

Totally agree! So refreshing to see a reporter who is so respectful and nice!

[@willwud]

Boooorrrriiinnnggg

[@sav-]

Savannah is the best

[@caspianf6699]

Savannah is great.

[@Rayssa8823]

Simone is the kind of person that makes me proud to be American.

[@sav-]

She’s like the only person that makes me feel this way lol

[@Bucketforce1]

i can agree 100%

[@handofgod2000]

SHE CLAIMED TO BE THE BEST EVER AND LEAVES A FEW DAYS LATER. NOT VERY DIGNIFIED.

[@marcusgraham5084]

@@handofgod2000 Your birth is undignified.

[@TxHoneyBee]

"It would almost be better if you just prove yourself because talking is easy". BOOM!!! Simone Biles is wise beyond her years. I adore Simone Biles. She is so mature, graceful, humble, and wise. Young girls today are soooo lucky to have this new generation for them to witness. This new generation of women is powerful and Simone is among the leaders of this new era.

[@maryjflanagan1922]

Yes! I was born in 1969. There was only one Back female Olympian, Wilma Rudolph.

[@job5236]

'Powerful' is such a good word to describe what Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and their generation of fighters are. In their sport and in the fight for justice, these girls are POWERFUL.

[@donna-donna]

Good interview... Very respectful questions! 💕

[@jonothandoeser]

Where in the world is Matt Lauer???!!

[@Leelz247]

Good point. A douchey man journalist would probably ask her about the color of her underwear.

[@Leelz247]

@@jonothandoeser Hiding in a hole somewhere

[@fredrika27]

US Gymnastics should also apologize to Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman as well! Gabby was abused at the Olympics and then brainwashed by everyone around her, leading to that statement on modesty, which she erroneously made. The press turned on Gabby as soon as Simone and Aly showed up! It's just so hypocritical!

[@captainbryce1]

I think they have issued general apologies to everyone who was abused, but apologizing doesn't make up for the harm that was done. With respect to Gabby, she made a bad statement and she was appropriately called out for it by the other gymnasts (Simone and Aly) and that's why it made the press. She has since apologized for her statement, and it hasn't been an issue since. I don't think USA Gymnastics needs to apologize for her making a bad statement. That's something she needed to own herself, and she did.

[@fredrika27]

@@captainbryce1 Regarding Gabby I totally understand about owning what she said. However, do you see how her parents used their religion to make her believe that it was some how "her fault" because she wasn't modestly dressed! Do you see how all the training to react like a robot lead Gabby to say what she did? Not only that, the hate campaign against Gabby for not being "patriotic" enough because she stood at attention to get her medal instead of putting her hand over her heart? It's all a form of controlling women and girls to be puppets in order to manipulate them into being submissive! In 2016 it was not okay for Gabby to be upset about how US Gymnastics treated the girls, but it's okay for Simone to curse and cry on camera! I call that a double standard!

[@magicsinglez]

fredrika27: Gabby is really hot. That proves her innocence.

[@creating1_c1999]

@@captainbryce1 I couldn't have said this any better. You have to own your ilk. Gabby will grow from this hopefully and has learned to not side with wrong even if you lose millions of stans. Gabby's fans are the ones that lulled her into that false narrative. The desire to be accepted by those fickle fans are not the fault of USAG.

[@stephaniemcpherson2558]

How can you NOT just utterly love this woman!! 🤷‍♀️ She is a legend.

[@michaelhoerig5920]

God is blessing you, Simone. You are doing something beautiful that no human being has ever done. God gave you the ability and the grace to accomplish this. God is so good!

[@lawsonone6015]

I tear up a bit every time I watch her routines and think on her excellence. What a tremendous athlete.

[@Jeeyaz]

I thought that I was the only one who teared up...

[@JulieR73]

She’s so classy and talented

[@alissaburge6375]

Simone Biles is the greatest queen of gymnastics. 🤸🏿‍♂️

[@ioniegraham879]

you are so good

[@ioniegraham879]

you must be poured of yòurselt keep it up girl

[@fagbag9553]

No shes the 👑 she identifies as a pan

[@karenKristal]

so usag have publically admitted they have silenced gymnasts. interesting.

[@TxHoneyBee]

McKayla Marooney settled in 2016 (though this was known inside the organization since when it occurred in about 2011 or 2012) and was forced into non disclosure over the abuse she suffered, and USAG still did not inform FBI, OSOC, MSU, local police, even congress about what that vile criminal Nassar did to McKayla, who was traveling also internationally when she was abused. Yes in fact they did silence female gymnasts for the last 30 years or more, maybe since the sport's inception. So Simone and the hundreds of others who are not letting this be swept under the rug are doing something historic, not just for the sport but for society as a whole. Never before have atrocities like this been dealt with publicly, where the pervert was properly punished. Now we are going through the several organizations who also enabled said pervert.

[@maderaverdes]

@@TxHoneyBee well-said thanks for this summary. I still can't believe the number of comments I see on youtube and elsewhere that still blame the gymnasts (especially McKayla). It makes me so sick and I'm so proud of the gymnasts that have come forward despite having to deal with the scum that blames them.

[@redhope6222]

" I should be top three"..😂.

[@michaelhart7282]

Red Hope and she is beating competitors by 3 points! Oh Simone, we love you

[@adamtravis9380]

I think she means on each event

[@captainbryce1]

I think she means on each of the apparatus (vault, bars, beam, floor). She's going to win the all-around, but doesn't always finished first on every event. I think in her mind if she finishes 4th on one piece, then she has failed herself (even if she still wins the competition).

[@evalynn1863]

She is magical. Not just her physical abilities, but everything about her. She has one of the most beautiful personalities and hearts in the world.

[@karadunham6833]

Loved this interview. It was respectful, sweet, and encouraging! 💕💕💕💕

[@Mel__21]

Gosh I'm so proud of her! She's such an inspiration💓

[@brownbronxbaby]

♥️HER!!! So Humble & Courageous!!! So Sorry That Happened To Her & All those Girls!!! Stay Strong To All🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽!!!

[@jaimearango2698]

Can't wait for the next Olympics Games Tokyo 2020 😎 Stunning Simone 💓

[@Joanna-vg9vk]

Can’t wait ...Tokyo will be something special

[@tshimangadzomavhungu3563]

She's an amazing person and down to earth

[@erniecool4603]

Simone Biles is not just an amazing and unparalleled gymnast, she's also a sweet and an appealing person!

[@JaedroCruz]

God bless you Simone. You are an ambassador for the good of humanity

[@cherzee8964]

She is so poised. What an amazing role model.

[@amyg4115]

USAG owes Dominique Moceanu a big fat sorry! Them and A LOT of others in and out of the gymnastics world!

[@candacebordelonph.d.8890]

Yes and I hate to say it but I saw her as just wanting attention/trying to stay relevant at the time. It seemed to be sour grapes on her part--would she had made those accusations if she had been Olympic champion in 1996? Also, since she also had major problems with her parents it seemed like she was a troubled young woman lashing out at everyone. And I didn't want to believe the Karolyis were abusive. Honestly we really need to take a look back at the whole system through the 1990s and 2000s. I wonder where the Karolyis are hiding out.

[@captainbryce1]

@@candacebordelonph.d.8890 I don't think the Karolyis themselves were sexually abusive. But they were physically abusive, and they did look the other way and ignore sexual abuse allegations from the gymnasts because protecting their athletes wasn't the priority - winning was. It's not that they were intentionally fostering sexual abuse, it's just that they didn't care, which is sad and pathetic.

[@candacebordelonph.d.8890]

captainbryce1 oh I agree . They were verbally, emotionally, and perhaps physically abusive but I don’t think they directly knew about Nasser. But the whole system was riddled with holes that gave Nasser and others like him ample opportunity to prey on these gymnasts.

[@Mayabee321]

An incredible athlete and a beautiful person inside and out. You are amazing, Simone!

[@anonymouslee2437]

What?? Yesss she's human!!! She's the history of that song"TO B YOUNG BEAUITFUL N BLK" proud of her!!!

[@alicecoker5229]

Simone biles is lovely and the greatest gymnast aver.

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

Very good interview Savannah.

[@oliviagonzalez3156]

simone is so amazing 😍💜

[@melenak2]

You’re wrong #simonebiles I watch gymnastics all year long!! I watch @ncaa women’s gymnastics and elite. You and all you women athletes are amazing and well worth watching all year long!

[@malkalevanna1071]

Simone is the epitome of the word fierce.

[@jacquieturner4658]

I never get tired of watching this young lady perform she is amazing 😍

[@louN2688]

The interviewer is so respectful compare to some

[@bridgetteking9618]

You can only be so humble when you are the best. And what really drew me to her was the fact that she is sooo supportive of her peers.

[@marthaalavez1537]

Did any of you see her videos from when she was little and doing gymnastics? So awesome! She is a beast!!!!!!

[@michellefletcher8528]

Simone, "We pay attention, we do!!"

[@user-gm7tl8ik2w]

I love Simone She’s so kind and talented,she inspired me to work harder in gymnastics 🤸🏻‍♀️

[@contactpq]

Just love the way certain folks grope to black athletes when they are on very top but will turn on them just as quickly if one of their own can find a way to surpass them ... watch your six Simone it ain't all love

[@oldboudreauxneworleans1081]

You are talking just what lots of people won't say the truth 🙈🙉🙊

[@jazzycat2990]

👀

[@onevoice7]

She is so adorable. I love Simone's spirit....just a breath of fresh air.

[@dionvlogs5769]

Such a gorgeous black queen👑

[@mcdanielvalerie0]

Wonderful interview.

[@ronniejoe4108]

Simone, if you ever retire... just do gymnastics as a recreational sport... as your daily workout. Even with even 2 hours of training a day.. you could even be a event specialist after you retire.. and still win gold medals.

[@brenden6218]

2020 is her retirement date after the. Olympics

[@godofwar6843]

Bquan Porter when asked about retiring after 2020, she left the door open. We’ll see.

[@amazoncatsmith8895]

@@godofwar6843 I have a feeling that she'll come back for 2024 if she can stay healthy. I want her to try to get at least 2 moves on each apparatus named after her. That would be mind blowing 🤯🤯

[@TxHoneyBee]

@@amazoncatsmith8895She could easily win golds all around in 2024. I just wonder if she will want to cultivate her other passions at some point, be it business, education, philanthropy, etc...

[@amazoncatsmith8895]

@@TxHoneyBee She's a pretty accomplished business woman now. She has her own line of gymnastic equipment, her family own the gym where she trains, she manages all of her enforcements not to mention all of the charities she's involved in. I'm not sure how she manages all that and still trains 30+ hrs a week. Oh yeah, and she also takes college courses in her spare time. Lol. It's kinda scary to imagine what she'd be able to accomplish if she didn't have to be in the gym 30hrs/wk. It's kind blowing 🤯🤯🤯

[@nnenna2469]

Such a sweet soul ❤️

[@EboJ13]

Simone is so awesome. LOVE her 💖.

[@catofninetales3125]

Biles is back and the best!!!

[@michellegordon4211]

Had she grown up in a different family, she might have been labeled "ADHD" and medicated into obscurity.

[@demetriromano565]

Michelle Gordon What do you mean? Her ADHD label and the medication she received helped her reach her full potential.

[@michellegordon4211]

@@demetriromano565 I mean her family helped her capitalize on her "hyperactivity" when so many children like her get medication that's designed to slow them down so they don't cause any problems. Who knows how many super athletes we've "lost" because of a lack of insight on the part of the parents or guardians?

[@demetriromano565]

Michelle Gordon Okay I understand what you mean and I agree. I hope as a society going forward we can help every child reach their potential, just like Simone.

[@meiraloraduncan8953]

Michelle Gordon She was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and she has taken medication to help keep her more focused. She talks about it in her book.

[@Sofiachristinav]

Michelle Gordon welp you are wrong in this case. she takes medication for adhd and has done for a long time.

[@fsphev]

i love simone so much, the way that’s she’s just so humble when they talk about what she’s accomplished and that’s smile she has, goat fr!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deepalin2481]

Simone is incredible at what she does ❤️😊

[@eleanorsmith9706]

I don’t watch any sports just Simon Biles. I just can’t understand how a body can do those things. What makes her so powerful, it’s like releasing tons of energy. And her personality is also unmatched. Never get tired of watching her perform. Stay humble and adorable.

[@abdiabdurahman2294]

The interviewer was amazing and very respectful! She showed compassion and really took Simones feelings into consideration when the topic got a little bit heavy.

[@bombadeer8231]

🐐🐐🐐Simone Biles 🐐🐐🐐 She has a world 🌎 class giggle too 💕

[@destinymontoya9341]

I decided to go all the way in gymnastics when I watch Simone . I just recently competed level 4.

[@abdulsmith1569]

Proud of you sis...... .good stuff

[@aqualife88]

Queen of humility, I love this girl for that!!!

[@bernadettepotenti301]

Simone is an inspiration

[@18victorjr]

Her Smile puts a Smile on our faces😘 Can’t wait to see you take Olympic Gold Again

[@janetdebarge8929]

So So proud of Simone and ALL of her accomplishments. I watch all her videos and competitions. She is truly the Greatest of All Time!!!

[@annetterodriguez5718]

Awesome congratulations to you Biles! 👏🏼

[@patricedowney6947]

Simone, your humility speaks volumes! Congratulations!!

[@Brittanyknuckles1427]

The legend. The GOAT. The queen. The superhuman. This woman is INCREDIBLE!

[@job5236]

0:16 "Simone's got enough gold medals, someone give this girl a CROWN!" TRUE. She's not just the top athlete, no, she's also standing up against a huge organisation. To protect future generations of gymnasts. That takes bravery beyond belief and THAT, my friends, deserves a crown.

[@cherylecooper5120]

I love Simone!! But I still dislike Savannah Guthrie. Ughhhhh!! But, it's always worth it to watch Simone. ♥️♥️♥️

[@applehappyx-files2456]

Omg just seeing that makes me nervous! She’s amazing!! 🤯

[@TheGrandmaster1]

She is a national treasure.

[@bentes4138]

Oh, Simone is soo cute!😍

[@YouTubeUzername]

She is so gorgeous.

[@gentleall]

Why hasn't #45 made a statement, or tweeted about the greatest gymnast ever?

[@my.0224]

gentleall don’t hold your breath...she’s brown.

[@test1729]

"Why hasn't #45 made a statement" - she said that she is doing it for herself and the passion for the Sport. She also said that she has nothing to prove to anyone. 9 times out of 10, she doesn't care about what #45 thinks, says or even if acknowledges her. A lot of people could learn from her wisdom.

[@Euqinahs20]

Who is #45?

[@rolfstamenov9914]

Nice try loser nice try with the Russia bait and now with the race bait you f****** losers she's a champion something you will never be

[@michaelhoerig5920]

GOAT!

[@MrJoeGarner]

What an amazing young woman, #SimoneBiles. Just Wow!

[@MrBiologicalChemistry]

don't say "Your smile lights up the world"!!!! That's what they say about girls just before they die in movies!!!

[@emizarlanmarques3138]

The best of history...

[@ransomron8602]

1:05 I'm sorry but I couldn't help but think about the GTA San Andreas Meme. You had one job CJ...

[@JadeEliot]

Taking time off from gymnastics was the best thing Simone has done. She gave herself a chance to re-examine and recenter on what's important for her in gymnastics and in life. And it shows. She's better than ever before but also has reached a level of maturity most gymnasts don't reach until NCAAs or after they leave the sport altogether. She is the GOAT but also the greatest thing that's happened for gymnastics (Katelyn Ohashi and Miss Val get honorable mentions in my books though).

[@lindamouton2489]

HOPE MORE LITTLE BLACK GIRLS TUNE IN AND TRY TO FOLLOWIN IN HER FOOTSTEPS. .SHE SO HUMBLE AND AWESOME PERSON.

[@captainbryce1]

Gymnastics fans have to realize how lucky we are to be living in the era that we are and witnessing the greatness that we are witnessing. There has never been a gymnast like Simone Biles before, and will likely never be another. She is a one-of-a-kind! There have been many great gymnastics champions in the past. Larisa Latynina for decades had more Olympic medals than any other athlete (until Michael Phelps came along). Nadia Comaneci, the first gymnast to record a perfect 10 at the Olympics and really popularized the sport internationally. Mary Lou Retton, the first American to ever win the Olympic gold in the all-around. The Magnificent 7, the first American team gold medalists (including Kerri Strug and her iconic vault). Svetlana Khorkina, the first gymnast to win 3 world all-around titles. Gabby Douglas, the first African-American Olympic all-around champion. But none of them have ever pushed the sport the way that Simone Biles has. None of them had won every all-around competition they entered for 6 straight years! None of them have ever consistently destroyed the competition by 2 - 3 points over their nearest competitor. None of them invented new moves each year that were previously deemed impossible! Simone does skills that would be competitive in men's gymnastics. There are only 4 or 5 men who've ever landed a triple double in competition, and two of them are considered to be the very best in the world on floor (Kenzo Shirai and Kohei Uchimura). What Simone does is really unprecedented!

[@ghostplayer684]

TODAY needs a new slow motion mode. The triple double is too fast for it.

[@ginafriend1690]

Entrepreneur on top of it. Simone is all an around, well rounded, intelligent Superstar! ☆

[@Jude74]

Ladies and gentlemen this is what a leader looks like. Millennials get bashed but witness Simone Biles.

[@brenden6218]

Lol how do I sign up for the project

[@selinaantwi5824]

After she wins 6 medals,I remember when U said that.U don't consider her great,,why do u want to learn from her......What a world

[@brenden6218]

@@selinaantwi5824 I'm not even going to entertain you and your bs sis😂😜take that else where🙌

[@rileyhuxtable5934]

THE ABSOLUTE BEST

[@Catguyforlife]

omg that was the cutes and respectful interview ever

[@HemstitchedIrony]

We can't fix a problem if we don't first acknowledge it, we have to step up and move forward as a sporting community.

[@jacquieturner4658]

I pray that she continued to realize you know that God has his hands in her life and that God is blessing her 🙏

[@missmoxie9188]

This was heartbreaking to see Simone cry

[@MaryKarna]

It’s so sad.😭😭

[@nessawithsmiles]

I want to take Simone’s gymnastic class

[@tastx3142]

The whole gymnastics organization needed to be replaced in order for the victims to feel like they mattered more than the people running it.

[@nicolaablett7790]

Awesome survivor beautiful inside and out

[@cats1921]

The Queen of USA Gymnastics! Simone Biles

[@cdw440]

You're absolutely wonderful. Great for you Simone,10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🥂🙏✌

[@cinnyb51]

When you fly through the air with the greatest of ease.....

[@taneshamills7404]

She is not letting up on them she is not being nice about this.

[@Joanna-vg9vk]

Simone is wonderful at her sport and unapologetic...kudos to her

[@coll4455]

I’m so glad Simone is still competing especially for the younger girls and for the sake of gymnastics in this country

[@eugenejohnson9494]

Just normal for her. I wish I could be so normal.

[@billyjohnson9166]

She is Unbelievable

[@AP44111]

That's my girl!!!

[@kentlongsworth2307]

Go simone Belize Loves U!!!!!

[@vblake530530]

She is so wholesome, it’s nauseating.

[@triffus]

First female ARTISTIC gymnast to do it. Been done in power tumbling and trampoline for years. No discredit.

[@Sofiachristinav]

The sad thing is that if it was anyone other than Simone, USAG would have shut her up by not putting her on teams but now they can’t afford to do that because not only is she the best gymnast in the world but is the most well known. If tomorrow Sunisa or Kara came out saying that USAG was not doing their job they would be shoved to side and would be threatened with no placements on teams forcing them to silence.