Simone Biles has ignited speculation about a potential return to gymnastics, posting videos on Instagram of herself practicing flips at the World Champions Center in Houston. The footage, which shows the 29-year-old performing various aerial maneuvers into a foam pit, has led fans to wonder if she is preparing for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
In the videos, Biles can be heard remarking on the difficulty of her training, telling a videographer, "No, it feels like I just did a floor routine." She later captioned the post, "scheduling a massage ASAP," highlighting the physical exertion. Despite the apparent exhaustion, Biles's return to the gym suggests a possible renewed interest in competitive gymnastics.
Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold medalist, has not competed since the Paris Summer Games in 2024, where she secured three gold medals and a silver, bringing her Olympic tally to 11. Her recent activity follows a series of photos posted on social media last month, also taken at her family's gym, which further fueled comeback rumors.
While Biles has remained largely coy about a return, she previously hinted at the possibility in a statement last year, responding to a question about competing in Los Angeles with a simple "Never say never." It had been widely assumed that her competitive career might conclude after the Paris Games, but she has never definitively ruled out future competitions.
If Biles were to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, she would become the first American gymnast to participate in four Olympic Games. During her break from the sport, Biles has supported her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, and has taken up new hobbies including horseback riding and ice skating.