Simone Biles attends USA women's gymnastics team's first camp of 2024, Gabby Douglas and Suni Lee among absentees

Seven-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is all set to be a part of the US women’s first national team camp of 2024. Including the legendary gymnast, a total of 26 participants have joined the squad this year. However, the new team will see the absence of some noteworthy names.

This year, the first national training camp of 2024 will have these gymnasts taking part:

Simone Biles, Skye Blakely, Ly Bui, Charleigh Bullock, Jordan Chiles, Lavi Crain, Ally Damelio, Kayla DiCello, Reese Esponda, Addison Fatta, Kieryn Finnell, Jayla Hang, Katelyn Jong, Kaliya Lincoln, Evey Lowe, Nola Matthews, Zoe Miller, Zoey Molomo, Marrisa Neal, Claire Pease, Joscelyn Roberson, Simone Rose, Trinity Thomas, Maliha Tressel, Tyle Turner, Lexis Zeiss.

However, the athletes not part of the team this time are:

Gabby Douglas, Shilese Jones, Suni Lee, Tiana Sumanasekera, Hezly Rivera, Madray Johnson, Jade Carey (NCAA), and Leanne Wong.

Fans can follow the team’s Olympic journey on Peep.

This year will witness Simone Biles competing in a couple of gymnastics championships besides the Olympics and national championships after her comeback in 2023.

---

Simone Biles struggled with mental health issues in 2020

Biles at the Previews of the 2023 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles shocked the world by withdrawing her name while the competitions were in progress. The 26-year-old was performing in the vault team final when she experienced 'twisties'.

It is a condition that gymnasts experience due to a mental block. As a result, they lose control over their mind and body.

Later on, she announced her mental health break from the sport. While many supported the gymnast in her decision, some mocked Biles for it. However, she clarified on her Instagram stories, stating:

“For anyone saying I quit, I didn’t quit. My mind & body are simply not in sync, as you can see here,” she wrote.

For nearly two years, Biles stayed tight-lipped about her comeback. In the meanwhile, she spent quality time with her family and also kickstarted her married life with NFL player Jonathan Owens.

The couple began dating in the pandemic-era before getting married in 2023 in Cabo, Mexico. Biles and Owens are also building their new home in Texas.

Finally, after two years, the gymnast made her comeback in 2023 in the US Classic. Following that, she competed in the national and world championships.

Biles won four gold medals and a silver medal at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastic Championships.