Cécile Canqueteau-Landi is the world-renowned coach behind the greatest gymnast of all time: Simone Biles. A former Olympian herself, Cécile has spent over 40 years inside the intense, high-stakes world of elite gymnastics. After guiding stars like Biles and Jordan Chiles to international success, she’s now leading the University of Georgia’s program into a bold new chapter.

In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Cécile pulls back the curtain on what it takes to coach gymnastics at the highest level and how the sport is finally evolving:

How Simone Biles conquered the historic Yurchenko Double Pike Vault
The hidden challenges of coaching the world’s most decorated gymnast
What’s really behind the NCAA gymnastics boom
The exact moment she knew Simone couldn’t compete in Tokyo
Why gymnastics coaching had to change and how it finally is
The real story behind Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal controversy
Why today’s gymnasts are competing longer, stronger, and freer
The Olympic legacy that runs deep in Cécile’s own family

But this episode isn’t just about gymnastics. It’s a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it takes to set your own bar—and keep raising it.