Simone Biles mourns her withdrawal from the 2020 Olympics in a new trailer for the documentary

Simone Biles talks about her life in a new Netflix documentary series.

“Simone Biles Rising” follows the gymnast as she prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympics, deals with the fallout of withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and provides insight into her marriage to NFL player Jonathan Owens. On Wednesday, Netflix released the first photos and trailer of the four-part docuseries.

Biles becomes emotional in the trailer, wiping away tears as she talks about her mental health and the “twists and turns” that led her to withdraw from the competition 4 years ago.

The 27-year-old revealed how she feels about documenting her life and sharing it with the world.

“We are all the authors of our own journeys, and I am at a point in my life where I feel comfortable with who I am and what I have been through as an athlete, but above all as a person,” the Olympian said in a press note.

“I do gymnastics, nevertheless it’s not who I’m and I’m excited for people to see a different side of me outside of competition. I do know there are young girls who look to me for inspiration and face similar challenges, and I hope this documentary will help them consider in who they’re and never quit on their dreams.”

Katie Walsh, director of Netflix sports documentaries, called Biles “a once-in-a-generation athlete who not only pushed the boundaries of gymnastics, but also redefined the meaning of success by choosing her mental health over medals and titles.”

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“While her athletic abilities are unmatched, I am proud to share the human element of her story with the extraordinary team at Religion of Sports,” the director added.

“Simone Biles Rising” will show how Biles “put in the hard work: facing difficult past traumas, learning to cope with her mental health, enjoying the journey, and in the process rebuilding her gymnastics from the ground up,” she says. to be released.

“Simone Biles Rising” will likely be available to observe from July 17. Below you may see the first photos, courtesy of Netflix.