Simone Biles: Gymnast

Simone BilesIn fullSimone Arianne Biles, (born March 14,1997)Columbus?OhioAmerican, U.S.GymnastHe was considered to be one of the greatest athletes in the sport. At theRio de Janeiro 2016 OlympicsShe was the first U.S. female gymnast to win four gold medals in a single Games and the first gymnast (2013-15) to win three consecutive all-around world titles. Biles was born in Spring.TexasHoustonMetropolitan areaAfter Adria and Simone were adopted by Ronald and Nellie Biles, they became their grandparents. Simone was interested inGymnasticsAt six years old, Biles was on a field trip to Bannon’s Gymnastix. She remained there for eleven years, under the guidance of Aimee Boorman, her coach. Biles won a medal in floor exercise at the 2010 Women's Junior Olympic National Championships. She also took home a bronze medal in vault. In 2011, she was promoted to the elite level. She was the champion of the sport less than two years later. Biles' unique qualities were her consistency, exuberance, and her high level of difficulty in her routines at all four events.vault?Bars with uneven surfaces?Balance beamAndFloor exercise. Biles won her third consecutive U.S. All-around title in 2015. This was the first time a woman has done this since Kim Zmeskal 1992. She completed her hat trick with all-around titles at the 2015 world championships. She won the floor exercise and balance beam titles, as well as a share in the team title. These wins brought her total career to 14 world championship medals. This is the most U.S. gymnasts have ever won, male and female. Her 10 gold medals at the world championship were also the most awarded to a female gymnast in sport history. Biles' memoir.Courage to Soar: A body in motion, a life in balanceThis article was co-authored by Michelle Burford and published in 2016.