THE MOST DECORATED GYMNAST IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
Simone Biles
b. 1997 · Female Athlete
Early Life
Simone Biles was born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, and spent part of her early childhood in and out of foster care before being adopted by her grandfather and his wife, whom she calls her parents.
She discovered gymnastics at age six during a daycare field trip to a gym, quickly showing natural talent that led coaches to recommend formal training.
Rise to Fame
Biles rose through the elite gymnastics ranks rapidly, winning her first national championship in 2013 and becoming a dominant force in international competition within a few years.
She won the all-around title at three consecutive World Championships from 2013 to 2015, establishing herself as the sport’s clear frontrunner heading into the 2016 Olympics.
Career Highlights
Biles won four gold medals and a bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics, then added medals at the Tokyo and Paris Games despite withdrawing from several Tokyo events to prioritize her mental health.
She holds the record for the most world championship medals of any gymnast in history and has multiple skills named after her across different apparatus for their unique difficulty.
Personal Life
Biles has spoken openly about the trauma of surviving abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar and has become an advocate for survivors and for reforming athlete safety oversight.
She married NFL player Jonathan Owens in 2023, and the couple has discussed balancing their respective athletic careers together.
Net Worth & Legacy
Simone Biles’s net worth is estimated in the tens of millions of dollars, built through prize winnings, endorsement deals, and business ventures.
Widely regarded as the greatest gymnast in history, Biles has reshaped the sport’s technical standards while becoming an influential voice for athlete mental health and wellbeing.