"From Overcoming Challenges to redefining greatness"- Fans react to Simone Biles' new Netflix Series featuring life after Tokyo Olympics

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Netflix recently released the trailer of Simone Biles Rising, a documentary series on the gymnast's life after the Tokyo Olympics. Biles had withdrawn from the finals of the team event at the Tokyo Olympics citing mental health concerns.

The documentary covers her life following the Tokyo Olympics, with the star gymnast discussing the incident during the team event finals that led to her withdrawal. The Netflix series will also dive into parts of her personal life, such as her marriage to NFL star Jonathan Owens and the couple's supervision of the development of their new home.

The documentary features her comeback journey as she eyes a spot in the U.S. Olympic team and ultimately the podium at the Paris Olympics. After an incredible performance at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, anticipation among fans is at an all-time high.

Fans took to X to express their excitement to watch the documentary along with witnessing the star Gymnast perform at the U.S. Olympics Gymnastics trials.

" From overcoming challenges to redefining greatness, Simone Biles continues to rise! Looking forward to this powerful series on Netflix," wrote a fan.
"America watch our hometown girl! Keep rising Simone. Love You," another fan chimed in.
"I admire Simone not only for her skills, leadership and master shop of her craft. More importantly she is a model and example to all those over coming traumatic incidents and rising above them. Thank you Simone for your level of excellence," a fan tweeted.

Here are some more fan reactions:

"I cannot wait to watch! And of course cheer the GOAT on at the Olympics!," wrote a fan.
"Very excited to see this. The way folks turned on Simone Biles was SHAMEFUl. To see her climb her way back to winning championships and taking another shot at an Olympic spot is inspiring. Love that for her," wrote Karys Belger.
" Running to my Netflix to add to my watchlist,"wrote another fan.

Simone Biles opens up on her focus for the U.S. Olympic trials

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2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Simone Biles spoke to Stuff.co about her focus for the upcoming Olympic trials. The gymnast, who is currently in peak form, opened up about getting better every day and trusting the process.

"I use the phrase ‘aging like fine wine,' It's just getting better and better. We'll see. Hopefully we get to ride this out for the rest of the year. It took a lot mentally and physically to trust my gymnastics again and most importantly trust myself," Biles said.

Biles will compete for a spot in the U.S. Olympic team alongside some of the top gymnasts like Suni Lee, Skye Blakey, and Jordan Chiles among others.

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