Cecile Canqueteau-Landi and Laurent Landi are a married couple from France who will be coaching Simone Biles at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Together, they have a daughter named Juliette who is also an athlete competing for France. Both Cecile and Laurent have extensive experience working with gymnasts, having trained multiple members of the US Women's Senior National Team which includes Biles, Madison Kocian, Alyssa Baumann and Jordan Chiles.

Cecile Canqueteau-Landi and Laurent Landi, Simone Biles coaches

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Cecile Canqueteau-Landi, a former French national team member, is now leading the oldest U.S. women's gymnastics team to the Olympics. She was a talented gymnast from a young age and eventually competed at the 1996 Olympics. Alongside her husband Laurent, also a former national team member, they are coaching a team that includes 27-year-old Simone Biles at the upcoming Games.

Cecile believes that in France, athletes like Simone Biles would not reach their full potential because they would be limited by societal expectations and stereotypes. However, for Laurent Landi, who has been coaching Biles since 2017, there are no limitations or boxes to fit into. He believes that coaches should adapt to the unique abilities and strengths of each athlete, rather than expecting them to conform to a certain mold.

Cecile Canqueteau-Landi

Simone Biles views her relationship with the Landis as more of a partnership, describing them as big mentors in her adulthood. They have helped her mature both inside and outside the gym, offering guidance and support. Biles withdrew from the 2020 Tokyo campaign due to a mental health issue.