Simone Biles is resting up before the 2024 Olympics really begin.
While the beloved gymnast was absent from the 2024 Paris Opening Ceremony July 26, her family—including parents Ronald and Nellie Biles—were in attendance, explaining to NBC News' Hoda Kotb and Snoop Dogg that the 27-year-old is preparing to compete this weekend.
"The first competition is Sunday," Nellie shared, "which is the Women's Qualifier. And, of course, she needs to rest up before that competition."
Indeed, Simone, Suni Lee, Hezly Rivera, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey were advised to skip the Opening Ceremony given the length of the event.
As for how Simone—who experienced a case of the twisties while competing at the Tokyo Olympics—is doing before hitting the mat this weekend?
"She is feeling really good," Nellie told Hoda, "I spoke to her this morning and she's doing great. She's just in a really good place."
In total, Simone will have 17 family members cheering her on as she competes at the Games, including her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, who got permission to miss practice with the Chicago Bears.
“I can’t wait to be able to support her," he told reporters July 25, via Yahoo Sports. "How did I get so lucky? That this is my wife and I get to see someone that's literally at the pinnacle at her sport and I get to call this my wife. It's amazing. There's no words to really describe, just blessed."
And although Simone struggled with her mental health during the 2020 Games, she's been feeling stronger than ever heading into the Paris Olympics.
“This time, coming back, it’s truly for myself," she said in the Netflix docuseries, Simone Biles Rising, released July 17. "But it’s also, I never want to look back in 10 years and say, 'Oh, what if I could’ve done another Olympic cycle or at least tried?'"
"Because so much has happened in this sport," Simone noted, "so much has scared the living s--t out of me, that I couldn’t have it take that one last thing from me."
As the four-time Olympic gold medalist put it, she's ending on her own terms.
Keep reading to see more photos from the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony...
Red, White and Blue
The Eiffel Tower and Opening Ceremony stands are illuminated with color in honor of the French flag.
Burning Bright
The Olympic Cauldron takes flight after being lit at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Iconic Night
Céline Dion closes out the show with a powerful performance atop the Eiffel Tower.
Comeback Moment
The singer beautifully belted out "Hymne A L'Amour" during her return to the stage.
The GOATs
Serena Williams, Carl Lewis, Nadia Comaneci and Rafael Nadal light up the night with the Olympic torch.
Sporting Greats
French soccer star Zinedine Zidane passes the Olympic torch to Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal.
Laser Focus
The Eiffel Tower lights up the night.
Let the Games Begin
Athletes from around the world gather in front of the Eiffel Tower for Opening Ceremony.
Wave Your Banner
The mystery horse rider carries the Olympic flag to the Place du Trocadero.
Light Up the Night
The Parade of Nations travel along the Seine river.
The World Stage
Flags from countries competing in the Olympics fly high.
Sharing All the World
Pianist Sofiane Pamart and singer Juliette Armanet perform "Imagine" from a float on the Seine.
Athletic Spirit
The Refugee Olympic Team—which is made up of 37 athletes representing millions worldwide who have been forcibly displaced—share a loving message.
Play On
Musicians at the Opening Ceremony keep dry in their rain ponchos.
Race to the Finish Line
The Olympic flag is carried down the Seine on a galloping metal horse.
Scenes From the Seine
Team Australia is all-smiles as their boat passes by the Eiffel Tower.
Fanning the Flames
The masked torchbearer runs along the Musee d'Orsay during the Opening Ceremony.
Can't Rain on Their Parade
Despite the wet weather, Team Spain marches forward to the Place du Trocadero.
Smile for the Camera
Team Italy's flag bearers Arianna Errigo and Gianmarco Tamberi snap a selfie together.
Heart of Paris
The Eiffel Tower is decorated with the Olympic rings.
Hej!
Swedish athletes greet the crowd during the Parade of Nations.
Making Memories
Team Liberia captures all the sights and sounds from their boat.
The City of Lights
The Eiffel Tower awaits the arrival of the world's athletes.
Teamwork
Jordan's Rama Abo-Alrub and Saleh Elsharabaty bear their country's flag together.
Hometown Pride
The Bahamian flag waves atop the country's boat on the Seine river.
Ready for the Competition
Switzerland is ready to bring the heat to this summer's Games.
Here Come the Red, White and Blue
Team USA makes their debut on the Seine.
Raindrops Keep Falling on Their Heads
But that didn't stop these rooftop dancers from turning out a spectacular performance.
When It Rains it Pours
Yet the Cabo Verde Olympic team didn't let it dim their joy.
Fine Art
Reproductions of some of the most famous paintings from Paris' Louvre Museum decorate the River Seine.