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Reese Esponda Credits Simone Biles for Confidence Boost
Teen gymnast Reese Esponda credits Olympic champion Simone Biles for helping her build confidence ahead of World Championships.
In brief
Teen gymnast Reese Esponda credits Olympic champion Simone Biles for helping her build confidence ahead of World Championships. Reese Esponda credits Simone Biles for helping her build confidence ahead of her World Championships debut. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Reese Esponda's Confidence Boost
Reese Esponda, a 17-year-old gymnast, credits Simone Biles for helping her build confidence ahead of her World Championships debut.
Biles' Support Message
Biles sent Esponda a text saying, 'Controlled power is everything' before she won the US Classic.
“Controlled power is everything”
Esponda's US Classic Win
Esponda won the all-around title at the US Classic with a score of 54.900, beating Jade Carey.
Biles' Previous Support
Biles sent Esponda a personal message before the 2026 US Classic, wishing her good luck after she returned from injury.
Team Support
Esponda credits teammates like Skye and Dosie for helping her team stay together during competitions.
Esponda's Goals
Esponda wants to improve her landings and facial expressions ahead of her World Championships debut.
The bottom line
Reese Esponda credits Simone Biles for helping her build confidence ahead of her World Championships debut.
