Interview with Junior Elite Gymnast: Simone Biles

Me: What’s your favorite event?
Simone: My favorite events are vault and floor!
 
Me: What would you say is your weakest event?
Simone: bars

Me: How did you get started in gymnastics?
Simone I got started in gymnastics by a daycare field trip!

Me: How tall are you?
Simone: I am 4"8" i think!
 
Me: Has there ever been a day that you just wanted to quit?
Simone: Yes there have been days that i wanted to quit but every gymnast has one of those days!
 
Me: What is your favorite memory from gymnastics?
Simone: Traveling, competing, and bonding with the team!
 
Me: How many hours a week do you train?
Simone: About 32 hours a week!
 
Me: Is there a gymnast you look up to? If so, who?
Simone: Yes i look up to Aly Raisman!
 
Me: What is your main goal for the 2013 season?
Simone: Make the Worlds team!
 
Me: What is the most special thing about your coaches?
Simone: They're nice, and encouraging!
 
Me: How has gymnastics had an impact on your family?
Simone: uhm I'm not really sure!
 
Me: If you were to get one gold medal in Rio 2016, what event would you like the gold medal to be on? (Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, A.A., Team)
Simone: Vault, or Team!