Simone Biles made a memorable return to gymnastics in Chicago, dominating the US Classic in what was her first competitive event since the Tokyo Olympics two years ago.
The sold-out crowd, including many young gymnasts, cheered every time Biles took the podium. The star gymnast was grateful for all the support. "It just makes my heart warm because it's nice to come out here and have all that support, especially in a time like this where I was really nervous to compete again," Biles said.
The "twisties," which cut short Biles' Tokyo run, were nowhere in sight on Saturday as the gymnast appeared back to her top form.
During that break she prioritised her mental health, which became a major focus following her abrupt withdrawal from the team finals in Tokyo. "I’m still continuing to work on myself and go to therapy," Biles said.