In an interview for nbc sports released on july 1, sza met up with olympic champion simone biles ahead of the 2024 olympic games in paris and revealed that she 'used to be a gymnast' before. Sza tells simone biles she “used to be a gymnast,” explains why she transitioned to singing photo by joseph okpako/wireimage they say everything happens for a reason, but if life had happened the way sza once thought it would, she’d currently be a gymnast. Today, sza is known around the world for her music, but there was once a time when she was a top gymnast
Here's why she gave up on the sport. Sza, a former gymnast and grammy winner, fulfills her dream by engaging in a handstand contest and chatting with simone biles. Sza admitted that she considered singing her “hidden talent” at one point but made the decision to transition because she realized she “wasn't going to be a national gymnast.”