What are the twisties? Simone Biles explains NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth [Video]

Simone Biles is one step closer to her third straight Olympics, and it’s been a long journey for the legendary gymnast over the last three years.

The seven-time Olympic medalist was looking to defend the individual all-around title at the 2020 Tokyo Games after winning gold in Rio four years prior. However, something was off by the time she started competing.

Biles realized she had the twisties and withdrew from the team final and individual all-around to focus on her mental health. She bounced back before competition ended, though, and walked away with a bronze medal in the balance beam to go along with silver in the team event.

On Friday, Biles will begin competition at the U.S. Gymnastics Trials with a chance to clinch her spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Before the event commences, here’s a breakdown of the twisties and Biles’ journey back to the top.

The “twisties” are a gymnastics phenomenon where an athlete suddenly loses …