Biles’ Shock Admission; Chiles Tears Up

In partnership with

April 22, 2026 | Edition #498

Gymnastics fans might want to brace themselves today. Simone Biles has made a revelation that could surprise many, while Jordan Chiles broke down in tears as she wrote her UCLA goodbye. There are more updates coming in from the Olympics world too.

AROUND THE RINGS






FEATURED PAIRING

Men, You've Been Misinformed

Men's skin is about 25% thicker than women's, but thicker skin doesn't mean better aging. It means delayed collapse. For years, your skin looks resilient. Then collagen declines, and when it does, it drops hard: deeper wrinkles, heavier under-eye bags, more dark spots showing up all at once.

Most men were never taught to get ahead of this. Women were. And by the time the signs show up, you're playing catch-up.

Particle Face Cream was built precisely for this. One 6-in-1 formula engineered for men's skin — reduces eye bags, dark spots, and wrinkles, restores firmness, hydrates deeply, and revives dull tone. No complicated routine. Over 1,000,000 men already use it. Try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.


TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Sha’Carri Richardson, the 2024 Prefontaine Classic champion, and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, the 2025 champion at the same meet, are set to face off in the 100m at the meet’s 2026 edition. So tell us,

Who Do You Think Will Win the 100m Amongst the Two?

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

MOMENT OF THE DAY

Every time sports stars come together, the Olympic Games come up in conversations. This time, at the Laureus World Sports Awards, several Olympians recreated iconic poses of fellow champions. And Simone Biles chose one of the most iconic names in the sport!

Thank you for reading the latest edition of Essentially Athletics

As always, we appreciate your honest feedback. So please tell us…

How Did You Enjoy Today’s Newsletter?

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.