Simone Biles’ gymnastics journey started at the age of six during a day-care field trip.
Nellie and Ronald Biles adopted Simone Biles after spending three years in foster care. The American gymnast visited a gymnasium at the age of six when she discovered her love for the sport. Biles soon registered for an optional training program at Bannon’s Gymnastics, as recommended by the instructors.
At the age of eight, she began training under coach Annie Boorman. Biles is the most decorated gymnast of all time. She has earned seven Olympic medals, including four gold, one silver, and two bronze medals across two editions. Biles has also earned 30 World Championships medals so far in her career.
At the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Biles made her Olympic debut as a 19-year-old. She secured five medals, four of which were gold. She topped the three individual events – all-around, vault, and floor exercise. The ace gymnasts also contributed to the American squad’s victory alongside Laurie Hernandez, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, and Madison Kocian.
Further, Simone Biles earned a bronze medal in the balance beam event. Three years later at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, Biles took home a silver medal along with the squad and a bronze medal in the balance beam event.
The legendary gymnast withdrew from competing in further events after experiencing twisties, putting her mental health first.
