Simone Biles

Simone Biles is an American gymnast. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1997. She is the most decorated gymnast in world championship history. She has moves named after her that no other gymnast has ever done.

Early Life

Biles was adopted by her grandparents when she was young. She discovered gymnastics on a field trip at age six. She started training seriously and showed incredible talent. She was homeschooled so she could train full-time.

Big Achievements

Biles has won more World Championship medals than any gymnast in history. She won four gold medals at the 2016 Olympics. She performs moves so difficult they are named after her. She also bravely spoke about the importance of mental health in sports.

Fun Facts

• Biles has four gymnastic moves named after her.
• She is only 4 feet 8 inches tall.
• She took a break from the 2020 Olympics to focus on her mental health, which inspired many people.

Did You Know?

Biles can jump so high during her routines that cameras sometimes lose track of her. Her coach said she is the greatest gymnast of all time because she can do things no one else can even attempt.