Is Simone Biles Retiring? Here’s What She Said to Everyone Asking “What’s Next?”

After reminding us all why she’s still the GOAT at the Paris Olympics, reporters and fans alike keep asking the same question:

is Simone Biles retiring? We’re getting into everything she’s said about her plans for the future up ahead—including the latest message the gymnast had for everyone wondering “what’s next?”

In case you missed her events, just know that Paris has seen Biles in top form. She snagged gold medals in the team and individual all-around competitions and went on to crush it again in the women’s vault final. After a challenging 2020 Games where she showed immense courage in walking away to prioritize her mental health, it’s clear Biles brought her all to the mat for her comeback at the 2024 games. But that hasn’t stopped folks from wondering if she can—and plans—to do it all again in four years.

Taking to social media after bringing home gold for her vault performance, Biles gently reminded reporters and fans to cool their jets with all the questions about her future in the sport. “You guys really gotta stop asking athletes what’s next after they win a medal at the Olympics,” she wrote on X.

In a follow-up post, Biles urged us all to “let us soak up the moment” when it comes to celebrating athletes’ achievements in Paris. And you know what? She’s got a point. Biles has more than earned the right to bask in her glory!