Simone Biles was too young to qualify for the 2012 Olympics, but has dominated the sport of gymnastics since her senior debut in 2013. Her medal haul includes 14 total world championship medals, including all-around golds in 2013, 2014 and 2015. With 10 gold world championship Biles holds the record for most ever won by a female gymnast. She’s also won three consecutive all-around titles at the P&G Gymnastics championships. After winning the national title in 2014 by 4.25 points, a huge margin when medals are often decided by tenths of a point, legendary gymnast and 1984 Olympic all-around champion Mary Lou Retton said, “She may be the most talented gymnast I’ve ever seen in my life, honestly. And I don’t even think she’s tapped into what she really can do. I think she’s unbeatable.” Since August 2013, the 19-year-old has gone undefeated in the all-around, thanks to her combination of a great degree of difficulty and near-flawless execution.
BIRTHDAY: March 14, 1997
HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio. She now lives in Spring, Texas.
OLYMPIC HIGHLIGHTS: She's hoping to take the gold in Rio!
on a day care field trip. While there, the coach spotted her imitating the gymnasts, and sent home a letter requesting that she join tumbling or gymnastics.
FAVORITE EVENT: floor
OTHER NOTES: Simone is a senior in high school. Her favorite subject is history.