Simone Biles, the seven-time Olympic gold medalist, expressed that she never thought she would compete again after her withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to 'the twisties.' However, she has made a successful comeback and is enjoying being back on the big stage. Meanwhile, Alex Shackell of Carmel Swimming set a new record by winning the 200-yard butterfly in 1:50.15 at the East winter junior nationals, becoming the No. 7 American of all time in the event. Additionally, Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has revealed details about her surgery and is still 'playing catch-up' for the Paris Olympics.
Australia's Titmus still 'playing catch-up' for Paris Olympics https://t.co/l0vi8fab2k https://t.co/dvke9nYIVU
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus reveals why she went public on surgery https://t.co/Hedi4fIPIu
Only four women in history are as fast as Alex Shackell in 200-yard butterfly. En route to Paris Olympics, she helps loaded @CarmelSwimming roster to another #SpeedoWinterJuniors title. https://t.co/mCDljF5APQ
Simone Biles: I ‘never thought I would compete again’ after Olympics nightmare https://t.co/mg51AYTraF https://t.co/Dr8NJWJNCW
Olympian Simone Biles admits gymnastics comeback was unlikely: 'Never thought I would compete again' https://t.co/VFN1DztEnj
BREAKING: Alex Shackell of @CarmelSwimming/@carmelathletics wins 200-yard butterfly in 1:50.15 at East winter junior nationals, Columbus, Ohio. She smashes 17-18 age group of 1:50.85 and becomes No. 7 American of all time. (She only recently turned 17.) 👀🔥
Simone Biles says she ‘never thought’ she would compete again after 2020 Olympics withdrawal https://t.co/KDFdikEuSk
Simone Biles feared she'd NEVER compete again after dealing with 'the twisties' at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics... but seven-time Olympic gold medal winner loves life back on the big stage https://t.co/jK9wzwUfGD https://t.co/qvzbaIzGyq
Simone Biles: I ‘never thought I would compete again’ after Olympics nightmare https://t.co/jEC4ZXFGOz https://t.co/JmJpHALwfB