25 Stunning Facts About Simone Biles

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Born March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio.

Adopted by grandparents at age 6 after foster care.

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Discovered gymnastics on age-6 daycare field trip.

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Won junior national championship at age 14 in 2011.

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Homeschooled to train 32 hours weekly.

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First Black woman to win world all-around gold in 2013.

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Won four golds at 2016 Rio Olympics, U.S. record.

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Advocates for ADHD awareness after diagnosis leak.

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Finished fourth on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2017.

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Survived Larry Nassar abuse; testified against him.

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Withdrew from 2020 Tokyo for mental health, prioritizing well-being.

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Won bronze in Tokyo beam despite "twisties" struggle.

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Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient in 2022.

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Married NFL player Jonathan Owens in 2023.

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Oldest woman at 26 to win U.S. all-around in 2023.

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Second Olympic all-around gold in 2024 Paris.

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First woman to land Yurchenko double pike vault.

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Holds Belizean citizenship; calls Belize her second home.

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Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People list multiple times.

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Won ESPY Best Female Athlete multiple times.

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Four-time Laureus Comeback of the Year winner.

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Most decorated gymnast ever with 41 Olympic and World medals.

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Six world all-around titles, surpassing all records.

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Ninth U.S. all-around title; broke 90-year record in 2024.

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Won medals on every apparatus at single Worlds.

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