You might think that going from a girl in foster care to being an Olympic gold medalist in Rio de Janeiro is the most amazing part of my journey. It isn’t. It’s how I got there — or more accurately, who got me there — that is most miraculous. I’m going to tell you a story. My story. How my faith and my family made my wildest dreams come true.
Simone was the seventh American woman and first black woman to win the world all-around title. Won silver on the vault, bronze on the balance beam, gold on the floor exercise and fourth on the uneven bars at the World Championship.
Simone Arianne Biles Owens[4] (née Biles; born March 14, 1997) is an American artistic gymnast. Her 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals make her the most decorated gymnast in history. [5] . She is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time and one of the greatest Olympians of all time. [6] .
Simone Biles leads a team of all-star female gymnasts as they tour America, stunning crowds with their athletic brilliance and turning the spotlight onto the sport of gymnastics. The 35-city Gold Over America Tour runs September through November — see where this high-octane performance will be near you!
Simone Biles makes first U.S. national team camp appearance since Tokyo 2020. Find out more about Simone Biles, including the latest news, replays and Olympic results. Discover the full bio on our Olympics.com athlete profile page.
Simone Biles is a U.S. gymnast and one of the most celebrated athletes of all time. Her passion for gymnastics began at the age of six during a daycare field trip. She quickly displayed a natural affinity and love for the sport. She continued her Gymnastics journey at Bannon's Gymnastics.
Biles earned the nickname through her dominant performances over the last decade. At the 2023 World Championships, Biles became the most decorated gymnast in history — man or woman — with 37 world and Olympic medals. Biles is also the only American gymnast in …