The most decorated gymnast in World Championship history — seven Olympic golds and skills named after her.
Simone Arianne Biles was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1997. She is the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history with 30 medals (23 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronze). She won Olympic gold in the all-around at Rio 2016 and Paris 2024. She withdrew from five events at Tokyo 2020 citing the twisties — a loss of spatial awareness — before returning to win bronze. She has four skills named after her in the Code of Points. She testified before Congress as a survivor of abuse by USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar in 2021. She is universally regarded as the greatest gymnast in the history of the sport.
Olympic Gold 7x
Five gymnastics skills have been named after her — the most of any gymnast in history.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 7x
- World Champion Gold 23x