Simone Biles took the world by storm in 2016 when she made her Olympic debut, quickly establishing herself as a dominant force. Five years later, Biles shocked the world again in her second Olympic Games by taking herself out of the competition.
While on vault, Biles was suffering from the "twisties," a mental block that causes gymnasts to lose their spatial awareness while flipping and twisting in the air. Biles' decision to withdraw resulted in intense scrutiny and backlash in the weeks that followed, even after she cited mental health issues as the reason why she dropped out.
No one knew what the future of gymnastics would look like following the 2021 Olympic Games. Would the greatest gymnast of all time return, or would it be the end of her career? Three years later, Biles is back and better than ever, heading to her third Olympics.
The decision wasn't easy — and soon, fans will see why. Ahead of the Paris Games, Netflix is releasing "Simone Biles Rising," a documentary series that showcases the gymnast's recovery and return to form.
Here is everything you need to know about the exclusive look into Biles' gymnastics journey.
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Simone Biles documentary schedule
"Simone Biles Rising" will be released as a two-part docuseries, with Part 1 coming to Netflix on July 17, just before the Paris Olympics begin.
Netflix has not yet announced a release date for Part 2, saying only that it will be released this fall.
| Date | Episode | Time (ET) |
| Wednesday, July 17 | Part 1 | Midnight |
| Fall 2024 | Part 2 | TBD |
How to watch 'Simone Biles Rising'
- Date: Wednesday, July 17
- TV channel: N/A
- Stream: Netflix
"Simone Biles Rising" will not air on a national TV channel, as the documentary will be exclusively available to watch on Netflix.
What is 'Simone Biles Rising' about?
"Simone Biles Rising" follows Biles through her gymnastics comeback after withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics. She had to recover amid the pressure to return to the top of her sport, but she is now fully focused on winning more medals in Paris.
The documentary also chronicles Biles' relationships through her journey, giving viewers a glimpse of her connections to family and friends, including her husband, Jonathan Owens.
"We are all the authors of our own journeys, and I am in a place in my life where I'm comfortable with who I am and what I've been through as an athlete, but most of all, as a person," Biles said. "Gymnastics is what I do but it's not who I am, and I'm excited for people to see another side of me outside of competition."
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