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The Great Gymnast: Simone Biles

By Jess White

Who is Simone Biles?


Simone Biles is an olympian gold medal winning gymnast. She did not get the easiest start in life but she is living an amazing life now with her husband Jonathan Owens who is an American football player . She is a 28 year old woman. She has no kids but has shared a desire to have some one day. 


What was Simone Biles' life like at the start?


Simone Biles didn’t exactly get the easiest start to her life. She was in foster care at age 3 with her siblings  because her mother struggled with addiction. Then she was adopted at age six 


Simone Biles' current life 


Simone Biles' current life focuses on prioritising her mental health, advocating for athlete well-being, and enjoying a break from competitive gymnastics while focusing on her personal life, including her husband Jonathan Owens. She is currently on a break from the sport but has recently returned to high-level competition, winning multiple medals at the 2023 World Championships. Outside of her official duties and competitions, Biles enjoys personal hobbies and has been involved in real estate, building a new home in Texas. 


Simone Biles' achievements 


Simone Biles' achievements include holding the record for most World Championship medals (30 total, 23 gold) and most World all-around titles (6). She is the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history with 11 medals, including 7 gold. Biles has five moves named after her in the gymnastics code of points, and she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022. 


A few words of Simone Biles'

 

"I'm not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I'm the first Simone Biles," highlighting her unique identity, and "Practice creates confidence. Confidence empowers you," focusing on the connection between training and self-assurance. 

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