“I could be like, ‘Oh, no one’s watching me,’” admitted 19-year-old Joscelyn Roberson, reflecting on the anxiety she battles with every performance. “They’re watching Simone (Biles), Jordan (Chiles), Suni (Lee), and Jade (Carey) — not me.” It’s a common fear for rising stars to feel overshadowed by the greats, but how long can true talent go unnoticed?

Roberson silenced doubts at the 2023 World Championships. And now, ahead of the 2025 edition, she’s done it again at the Xfinity Championships — carrying forward Simone Biles’ legacy with pride.

Joscelyn Roberson was a traveling alternate for the 2024 Paris Olympics, but despite her best efforts, she did not qualify as a team member. However, that might change at the 2028 Olympics, as her recent performance at the Xfinity Championships

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