Simone Biles is returning to our screens in the second chapter of Netflix documentary Simone Biles Rising, which looks at her time at the Paris Olympics.
The first instalment of the documentary, released in July, explored Simone's withdrawal from the 2020 Olympics. She decided to focus on her mental health, describing her problems in Tokyo as a "trauma response". “Your body can only function for so long before your fuses blow out,” she said, also opening up about what it's like to be a public survivor of sexual abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar. She was met with criticism for stepping back, but she has stuck to her truth and come back swinging.
Simone's telling her story her way – and the second instalment of her documentary will dive deep into her incredible journey at the Paris Olympics. At 27 years old, this year she became the oldest American woman to compete in Olympic gymnastics in over 70 years. She left the Olympics with three gold medals and one silver medal. Incredible.
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Simone even dropped an Emily in Paris spoof-style video to promote part 2 of Simone Biles Rising.
“Ever since I moved to Paris, my life has been chaotic and dramatic and complicated,” she says in the video – undoubtedly referencing Lily Collins' Emily and her life, as well as perhaps her own – showcasing her love for crepes and sipping on something sparkly.
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Here's what we know about Simone Biles Rising part two.
What is Simone Biles Rising part two about?
According to a description, "The episodes provide intimate access to Biles as she captures three gold medals and one silver medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. As she competes at the 2024 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials and officially qualifies for the US Olympic Team to her incredible performances in Paris, all the while sharing personal thoughts and moments of her incredible journey to become the most decorated gymnast in history.
Netflix's TUDUM has added: “The second instalment of director Katie Walsh’s series follows Biles as she makes the US Olympic Team at the 2024 Trials, onward to her arrival in Paris, and continuing along her incredible blazing trail to become the most decorated gymnast in history.”
Simone Biles Rising part two release date
It will drop on Netflix on 25 October.
Simone Biles Rising part two trailer
Simone gets personal from the opening lines of the trailer: “With everything that I’ve done and been through, I do feel that it gives me more confidence, but since I am older, I am a little bit more afraid,” she says.
The gymnast opens up about the stress of competing, as well as the fears that getting older brings when it comes to performing as a gymnast. We can't wait to hear more from her in part 2 of the documentary.
