Netflix has teased a new docuseries about Simone Biles ahead of the Paris Olympics, as the American gymnastics star shares behind-the-scenes footage of her life since her retirement in Tokyo four years ago.
The trailer for the four-episode series was released on Wednesday, and the first part will premiere on July 17, just nine days before the Olympic opening ceremony, according to the streaming giant.
In the docuseries, Biles, 27, will not only chronicle her preparations to resume her position at the top of gymnastics, but will also explain her reasoning behind dropping out of competition at the previous Olympics (2021), her returning to the mat in 2023 and preparing for the US Olympic Trials.
Also included will be moments with her husband, NFL safety Jonathan Owens, as well as her former Team USA teammate Aly Raisman and her mother Nellie Biles.
An official synopsis of the docuseries describes Biles as “one of the biggest stories leading up to” the COVID-affected 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, before the four-time gold medalist was affected by the “turns”.
Simone Biles is the subject of a new Netflix docuseries ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics
The series will also feature never-before-seen footage of Biles’ married life with Jonathan Owens.
“Since then, Simone has worked hard: facing the difficult traumas of her past, learning to manage her mental health, coming to terms with her journey, and, in the process, rebuilding her gymnastics from the ground up,” the synopsis continues. just jared.
“Her courage to fly knows no bounds, as this summer she plans to return to the Olympic stage once again to do what she has always done: be the best Simone Biles she can be. Because through it all, Simone keeps rising.
In a statement shared by Netflix, Biles said of the upcoming docuseries: “We are all authors of our own journeys, and I am at a place in my life where I am comfortable with who I am and what I have been through.” as an athlete, but above all, as a person.
Biles, 27, and Owens, 28, moved into their Texas mansion together sometime last year.
The four-time gold medalist placed first at the 2024 US Gymnastics Championships in May.
Biles was on the sidelines several times to cheer on her husband during the 2023 NFL season
“Gymnastics is what I do, but it’s not who I am, and I’m excited for people to see another side of me outside of competition.”
She added in a separate statement: “I know there are young girls who look to me for inspiration and face similar challenges, and my hope is that this documentary helps empower them to be true to who they are and never give anything away.” in your dreams.’
Biles has flourished in her return to participate in the Summer Olympics in Paris, having won the top title at the 2024 US Gymnastics Championships and the US Classic in May.
Her seven career Olympic medals are currently tied with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals won by any American gymnast, according to the official Olympics website.