Simone Biles Parts Ways with Trainer Who Coached Her Since She Was 8 Years Old

Simone Biles has parted ways with her gymnastics coach of 11 years, Aimee Boorman.

After picking up an impressive four gold medals and one bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 4-foot-8 dynamo will no longer train under Boorman – her mentor and trainer since she was 8.

"We were both sad, but [Simone] understands that life moves on and she knows that if she plans to continue in gymnastics… I will always be willing to coach her," Boorman tells PEOPLE. "I will be there as a mentor."

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