Olympian Biles Set To Return To Competition Near Chicago In August: USA Gymnastics

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL — With the Paris Olympic Summer Games set for next year, seven-time medalist Simone Biles is ready to get back into competition and will be making her return locally. The 26-year-old, who hasn't competed since the 202o Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021 due to the pandemic), will be part of August's U.S. Classic at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates.

USA Gymnastics made the announcement Wednesday regarding Biles, who will be joined by 10 other Olympians at the two-day competition on Aug. 4-5.

"It is exciting to think about the level of talent and historical legacy of the field that may compete at U.S. Classic," USA Gymnastics Chief Programs Officer Stefanie Korepin said on the USA Gymnastics website. "Every athlete is at a different place in their season and career, and we will support each of them, wherever they are in their journey."

Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts of all-time, is tied with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals won by an American gymnast. In Tokyo, she won a bronze medal on the balance beam before withdrawing due to some mental and physical issues. Biles would also capture a silver medal at those Games in the team competition.

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Biles, an Olympic all-around gold medalist in 2016, will be joined at the NOW Arena by fellow American Sunisa Lee, who accomplished the feat in 2020. Jada Carey, the 2020 Olympic floor champion, will also be competing in August with her Team USA teammates. In all, organizers said 11 Olympic and World Championship medalists will be competing at the U.S. Classic.

For a complete list of competitors, more information on the event and to buy tickets, visit here.