Hello, Quartz at Work readers! From the sidelines of the US Open, Naomi Osaka revealed in an interview last week that she will officially be returning to competitive tennis in 2024. Osaka expressed how watching other competitors has ignited a fire within her, as reported by ESPN. However, Osaka’s comeback is not only positive news …
Naomi Osaka’s anticipated return to professional tennis next year, as revealed in an interview with ESPN on September 6th, is not only exciting news for the sport but also serves as inspiration for anyone who has contemplated quitting while at the top. Since mid-2021, Osaka has been deliberately taking a break from competitive tennis, citing …
Elite women’s gymnastics has faced considerable criticism for its treatment of athletes, particularly young girls and adolescents. The sport’s dark history was further exposed in 2017 when Larry Nassar, the official team doctor for USA Gymnastics, was convicted of molesting athletes under the guise of medical treatment. The release of the Netflix documentary “Athlete A” …
1 of 6 | Simone Biles (C) secured the all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, with Shilese Jones (L) and Leanne Wong placing second and third, respectively, in San Jose, Calif. Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA-EFE Aug. 28 (UPI) — Following her historic eighth all-around title win at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Simone Biles …
Simone Biles refuses to provide an explanation. This is partly intentional and partly due to her inability to do so. When she’s at her peak performance, like she was during her record-breaking eighth US championship win on Sunday night, she describes it as being in a “fever dream.” It’s not merely going through the …
In the vibrant city of San Jose, California, Simone Biles continues to reign supreme, securing her eighth U.S. Championship title. A remarkable feat considering she first burst onto the gymnastics scene as a prodigious teenager a decade ago. Now, at 26 years old and recently married, Biles is universally recognized as the greatest gymnast of …
Simone Biles, the iconic gymnast, made a triumphant comeback in her first competitive event since 2021. The Core Hydration Classic saw Biles secure first place in front of an enthusiastic crowd. With impressive scores of 14.0 on the uneven bars, 14.8 on the balance beam, 14.9 in the floor exercise, and a remarkable 15.4 in …
Attention to all the world’s elite female gymnasts: Simone Biles has made her comeback. After two years away from competition due to mental health issues, the 26-year-old made a triumphant return at the US Classic on Saturday, easily dominating the event, according to a report by USA Today. Biles won by an incredible margin of …
1/5 Simone Biles will participate in the 2023 U.S. Classic, scheduled for August 4 and 5 in Hoffman Estates, Ill. (File Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI) June 28 (UPI) — Simone Biles, the renowned gymnast, will make her comeback to the sport at the U.S. Classic in August, marking her first competition since the dramatic events …
Simone Biles, at the age of 24, has made history by becoming the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. Her unrivaled career has firmly established her as one of the greatest gymnasts to grace the sport. This accolade comes at the end of a year that …