Jordan Chiles has often recalled how she watched Simone Biles confront the weight of public expectation at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, an experience that left a lasting impression on her. Seeing her closest friend stepping aside from the all-around final and speaking candidly about the value of therapy left a deep impression. Biles’ words, “I thought I could figure it out on my own, but that’s sometimes not the case,” stayed with Chiles. But little did she know that she would have to lean on those words to navigate her complicated journey.

Unfortunately, Paris 2024 made her realize how it feels facing scathing criticism. After securing an Olympic medal, Chiles’ Olympic dream was cut short after having to relinquish the medal. Life took no time to throw one of the biggest challenges

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