Dipa had talked about her brief meeting with Simone during the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Dipa had made history by becoming the first Indian gymnast to qualify for the Olympics. In Rio, she exceeded expectations by finishing fourth in the vault final, missing out on a bronze by a small margin.
Simone not only ended up with the vault gold but also took the floor exercise, all-around and team event.
The Indian did not win a medal but still became an overnight star in her country, mainly due to her successful attempt at the "Produnova" vault. With that, she became only the fifth ever gymnast to pull off the "vault of death"
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Life has changed for Simone since her incredible exploits in Rio. She made a "dream" visit to the White House and spent time with the Obamas. The champion gymnast also grabbed a lot of attention by posing for the swimsuit edition of the Sports Illustrated.
All was not hunky dory for Simone in her growing up days. She had family issues and was raised by her grandparents. She also had to overcome ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
She is on a break at the moment and says future planning can wait.
"I haven't thought about it too much, because I am taking a little bit of a break," said Simone when asked about the number of medals she would like to win in the future including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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