Simone Biles Weighs Comeback for LA 2028 Olympics

Gymnastics legend says 'we'll see' about potential fourth Olympic appearance

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Simone Biles, the 11-time Olympic medalist, revealed that her coach Laurent Landi has asked her to 'give me two years' as she considers a comeback for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Biles, who is about to turn 29, said she is still focused on her 'health and wellness journey' but left the door open for a potential record-breaking fourth Olympic appearance.

Why it matters

Biles' return to gymnastics would be a major story, as she could become the first U.S. woman to compete at four Olympic Games. At 31 years old by the time of the LA 2028 Olympics, she would also be the oldest American female gymnast to compete at the Games in over 75 years.

The details

Biles returned to training around September 2022 ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her coach Landi has been encouraging her to give it two more years, which would line up with the 2028 LA Games. Biles said she needs a bit more time to recover mentally and physically, but acknowledged they are 'coming up on that mark' of two years out from LA.

  • Biles returned to training around September 2022 ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • The two-year mark for the LA 2028 Games is this July 2026.

The players

Simone Biles

An 11-time Olympic medalist and one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.

Laurent Landi

Biles' coach who has been encouraging her to give it two more years towards a potential comeback for the LA 2028 Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“I'm still on the health and wellness journey. [Her coach] Laurent [Landi] asks me all the time, and if I have to say anything, I'm just like, 'Give me a little bit more time to recover mentally, physically. But he's always like, 'Okay, well, you just give me two years.'”

— Simone Biles (The Today Show)

What’s next

If Biles does decide to make a comeback, she would likely return to full-time training in the late summer or early fall of 2026, about two years out from the LA 2028 Olympics.

The takeaway

Biles' potential return to gymnastics for the LA 2028 Olympics would be a historic moment, as she could become the first U.S. woman to compete at four Olympic Games. Her decision will be closely watched by fans and the gymnastics community as she continues to prioritize her mental and physical health.