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Simone Biles is already the most decorated gymnast in history, but now the four-time gold medalist is returning to the Paris 2024 Olympics in one of the most anticipated gymnastics comebacks of the year.
“I realized I wasn’t done after the performances I had in Tokyo,” Biles said recently at the U.S. Olympic Trials, ahead of the Paris Games. “This is definitely a redemption tour. I feel like we all have more to give.” Now, just in time for the Summer Games, Biles fans can revisit the gymnast’s online MasterClass to learn what it takes to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.
The MasterClass course is officially called “Simone Biles Teaches Gymnastics Fundamentals”, and includes many different lessons, including course titles such as “Uneven Bar Fundamentals”, “Vault Advanced”, and “Maturing as a Gymnast”, to name a few.
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“When I was a little gymnast, I was just like you,” Biles says in a trailer for her online MasterClass. “I had so much love and passion for the sport, but little Simone was waving her body in the air and thinking it was the greatest thing of all time… I needed to work on my technique and my core skills to improve.”
Although Biles' MasterClass program initially launched in 2019, there's never been a better time to take the 17-part course online, as the gold medalist is set to compete in several upcoming events for Team USA in the City of Light.
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While Biles' MasterClass features lessons on technique, the courses also offer lessons on “Overcoming Fear,” “Competing on Meet Day,” and “Setting Goals.”
“Every year, I actually try to write down my goals… I try to focus on the short-term and the long-term, because if you look at your overall goal package, it can get a little overwhelming and overwhelming,” Biles says in one of her sessions.
As the MasterClass website says, “Biles teaches her training techniques—from beginner to advanced—so you can train like a champion.” The learning platform’s description of the lessons says that Biles “demonstrates her vaulting, uneven bar, balance beam, and floor techniques. Discover how Simone performs under pressure, learn to train like a champion, and claim your competitive edge.”
MasterClass Standard subscription prices start at $10 per month, which includes access to the basic Biles course and over 200 other classes on the platform. However, the MasterClass Premium plan is the best value at $20 per month. It offers offline access for up to six devices at once. In addition to the Biles course, MasterClass also offers classes taught by celebrities, athletes, and artists alike, including Usher, Samuel L. Jackson, Natalie Portman, Steve Martin, Mariah Carey, Misty Copeland, and Serena Williams.
Meanwhile, Biles will compete at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, July 30, in the women's team final, which will be broadcast live on Peacock and NBC.
